2026 Summer Internship

Donohoe Companies Inc., The • Bethesda, MD

115d

About The Position

Donohoe Construction Company, one of the most prominent, large, and established General Contractors in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area is actively seeking a highly motivated Construction Intern to join our Construction Team. This position is responsible for providing administrative and technical functions to multiple construction projects including submittals, RFIs, scheduling assistance, document organization, processing owner and subcontract AIA bills, subcontract coordination, cost engineering, and general project administration. This individual also shares in the responsibility of maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

• Preferably working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a Construction-related discipline such as Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Previous experience (i.e. internships) in construction management.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic understanding of Project Management software.
• Ability to read blue prints.
• Basic understanding of construction means and methods and procedures.
• Good verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a flexible work environment and change direction as needed for the given task.
• Demonstrates a desire to learn and a drive to excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical functions to multiple construction projects.
• Assist with the set-up of project files.
• Assist with administration of project closeout (if applicable).
• Assist with development of trade scope packages.
• Work closely with Project Engineer and Assistant Project Manager on day to day project requirements such as RFI’s, PCO’s, submittals/procurement, and meeting minutes.
• Aid in the review of submittals for compliance with Contract Requirements.
• Track and maintain Subcontractor / Supplier Contract Requirements.
• Daily maintenance of logs and tracking for multiple projects.
• Comprehend contract documents, submittals, cut sheets, and coordination drawings for the specific areas and/or subcontractors under supervision.
• Assist with the review of the contract scopes of work and ensure that subcontractors are performing the work in compliance with requirements.
• Review the master schedule and utilize this as a basis to assist in developing and maintaining a short-term progress schedule.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent to update the Superintendent and Project Management team on material and equipment shipments and deliveries.
• Perform daily safety inspections to ensure a safe work environment.
• Establish effective working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and team members.
• Participate in weekly Subcontractor Foreman meetings.
• Assist in preparing Daily Work Reports.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree