Construction Intern

Job Description

About company

Shawmut, founded in 1982, is a 100% employee-owned company. They are proud of their culture, which has earned them over 80 “Best Place to Work” awards, including “Best Workplace” by Fortune Magazine three years in a row, “Fortune Best Workplace for Women,” “Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials,” “Great Place to Work’s Best Workplace for Parents,” and “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes. If interns decide to join Shawmut full-time after graduation, they will have the opportunity to develop their careers and make an impact within a culture focused on ownership and innovation. Shawmut is committed to providing gold-standard client service for leading global brands and institutions.

Job description, detailed

This is an internship opportunity for college students (rising Juniors and Seniors) for the summer of 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. The internship offers advance consideration for Shawmut’s CMST program post-graduation. The ability to build strong relationships is crucial for these hands-on roles, which will involve working closely with established project teams, providing an excellent introduction to the construction industry and Shawmut’s culture.

Responsibilities
Depending on business needs, the internship will support one of three areas: Project Management, Estimating, or Field Work.

• APM (Assistant Project Management Intern)
As a Project Management intern, you will assist in daily project management activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Typical responsibilities include managing submittals and RFIs, tracking procurement and change order documentation, and assisting in project close-out.

• Estimating Intern
As an Estimating intern, you will work with the Estimating and Preconstruction team to develop estimates and budgets for clients. This role involves working with subcontractors to ensure proper pricing and coverage for projects, assisting in scope writing for various trades, and attending bid reviews with internal partners.

• Asst Super (Assistant Superintendent / Field Intern)
As a Field intern, you will work closely with an experienced Superintendent on a local job site. Field interns often manage daily reports, assist in monitoring and enforcing site safety protocols, and coordinate punch list activities.

Qualifications

• A rising Junior or Senior working towards a degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. While these are the most relevant, there are no specific major requirements.

Additional Information

• Shawmut is interested in qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States but cannot offer sponsorship.
• Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
• The California Hourly Pay Rate for this position is $22-25 per hour. This base pay rate is specific to California.