Construction Management Intern

Job Description

Construction Management Intern | Gafcon PM-CM LLC

The Tone:
This is an internship at Gafcon PM-CM LLC, located in San Diego, CA, offered part-time from June 1 through August 7, 2026. Gafcon is a firm dedicated to delivering complex projects that strengthen communities by acting as Owner’s Representatives in project and construction management. This role supports overall project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and compliance for public and private sector clients. It provides hands-on exposure to various facets of construction management, enabling students to gain practical skills and contribute to real-world projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time Summer Internship (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
• Location: San Diego, CA (On-site)

• Team: Collaborates closely with the project management team.
• Mission: To support core functions of construction project delivery and gain hands-on experience across various aspects of construction management.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, Primavera P6, Timberline, Prolog, Procore

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Support: Assist with the planning, scheduling, and coordination of construction projects to ensure scope, time, cost, and quality goals are met.
• Documentation & Meetings: Support project documentation, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions, and participate in internal meetings to learn objective alignment.
• Financial Tracking: Aid in developing project budgets and cost estimates, and support the review of contractor payment applications and cost reports.
• Schedule Management: Learn Critical Path Method scheduling, support the review of baseline schedules, and assist with monthly schedule updates to understand time risks.
• Project Lifecycle Exposure: Shadow project managers through all project phases, from initiation to closeout, including preconstruction activities and site operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a 4-year degree program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, with a foundational understanding of commercial and institutional construction methods.
• Experience: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe for project documentation.
• Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, with an eagerness to learn and collaborate.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Primavera P6, Timberline, Prolog, Procore, or similar project management software tools.