Assistant Design and Construction PM Intern

Herman Miller • New York, NY

114d • $25 - $28

About The Position

MillerKnoll's Summer Internship Program is a paid, 12-week opportunity that provides a 100% real-world experience for students early in their careers. Throughout the summer you will apply academic learning to real-world situations and cultivate leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Design and Construction Project Manager Intern to join our collaborative and innovative team. This internship offers hands-on experience with the team that oversees the development of the MillerKnoll real estate portfolio, which includes retail, showroom and workplace projects. The ideal candidate is a creative and detail-oriented person and passionate about architectural design and development.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field
• Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 (overall or within your program) to qualify for consideration in the Intern Program
• Proactive, creative and detail-oriented individual
• Strong software knowledge, including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and SketchUp
• Confident and articulate, comfortable in presentation and client settings

Responsibilities

• Attend design and construction weekly project meetings
• Shadow project managers on construction sites
• Assist in reviewing preliminary construction documents with project managers for intent and accuracy
• Assist in collecting material samples to meet design intent and budget and collate for presentation
• Assist in reviewing shop drawings
• Assist in collating real estate site assessment documentation for review by the project team
• Organize site due diligence documentation and extract main components for review
• Support the creation of dashboards, reports, and visual tools to present insights
• Assist in researching environmental construction methodologies and materials by leveraging the MillerKnoll sustainability team
• Help build the archive of MillerKnoll architectural standards and construction materials

Benefits

• Mentorship from a team of experienced architects and project managers overseeing a variety of projects from site selection through project closeout
• Exposure to varied creative work at multiple stages of the project lifecycle
• Opportunity to develop technical and analytical skills as it relates to delivering commercial and customer-facing spaces
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture
• A seat at the table to discuss design as it relates to strategy, budget and delivery
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree