About the role#
JRM Construction Management offers a 10-week paid summer internship program running from June through August 2027. This program introduces students to the construction industry through hands-on experience in both field and office environments. Interns work alongside experienced professionals to gain practical insight into project operations and estimating. The schedule includes departmental work from Monday through Thursday and a professional development day each Friday.
What you'll do#
Depending on your assigned focus, you will support either Field Operations or Estimating teams.
Field Operations tasks include:
- Observe trade coordination and construction sequencing.
- Attend project meetings, coordination meetings, and inspections.
- Assist with daily logs, site reports, photos, and progress documentation.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, and document control.
- Support inspections, punch lists, and quality documentation.
Estimating tasks include:
- Perform quantity takeoffs, pricing analyses, and cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment.
- Maintain subcontractor lists, supplier information, and estimating databases.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Support bid preparation, tender documentation, and value engineering reviews.
- Maintain accurate estimating records and project files.
All interns will complete work assignments, participate in a team-based research project, and build professional relationships with colleagues.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a rising junior or senior.
- Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering/Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in construction management and a willingness to learn.
- Previous exposure to construction projects through work, internships, or trade-based roles is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Modality: This is a full-time, fully on-site position.
- Compensation: $22.00 per hour.
- Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
About JRM Construction Management
JRM Construction Management is a general contracting and construction management firm founded in 2007. Based in New York City, the company operates across the United States with additional offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida. It employs 894 people and functions as an employee-owned organization. The firm provides construction services to a range of clients including media firms, financial institutions, and healthcare organizations.
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