2027 Summer Internship

Donohoe Companies Inc., The•Bethesda, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Donohoe Construction Company, a prominent General Contractor in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, is seeking a motivated Construction Intern to join their Construction Team for the Summer of 2027. This internship offers hands-on experience in administrative and technical functions across multiple construction projects. Interns will assist with submittals, RFIs, scheduling, document organization, processing bills, subcontract coordination, cost engineering, and general project administration. The role also involves assisting in coordinating field operations and supervising specific project phases to ensure installations meet contract documents, project schedules, and quality standards. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment is also a key responsibility. Donohoe Construction emphasizes integrity, hard work, and fair play, providing ongoing training and networking to foster employee development.

Requirements

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.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Basic understanding of Project Management software.
Ability to read blueprints.
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

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.
Perform daily maintenance of logs and tracking for multiple projects.
Comprehend contract documents, submittals, cut sheets, and coordination drawings for specific areas and/or subcontractors under supervision.
Assist with the review of contract scopes of work and ensure subcontractors are performing work in compliance with requirements.
Review the master schedule and use it as a basis to assist in developing and maintaining a short-term progress schedule; aid in the development of crew flows and durations for each activity and monitor subcontractor compliance.
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 and that all personnel are using necessary personal protection devices in accordance with the Donohoe Safety Program.
Establish effective working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and team members.
Participate in weekly Subcontractor Foreman meetings.
Assist in preparing Daily Work Reports.
Be part of the team responsible for jobs ranging between $40MM and $100MM.