2027 Summer Internship

The Donohoe Companies•Bethesda, MD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Donohoe Construction Company is seeking a motivated Construction Intern to join their Construction Team for the Summer of 2027. This role provides administrative and technical support to multiple construction projects, involving tasks such as managing submittals, RFIs, scheduling assistance, document organization, processing bills, subcontract coordination, cost engineering, and general project administration. The intern will also assist in coordinating field operations and supervising specific project phases to ensure compliance with contract documents, project schedules, and quality standards. Maintaining a safe work environment is also a key responsibility. Donohoe Construction emphasizes integrity, hard work, and fair play, fostering a reputation for excellence and providing ongoing training and networking programs for employee development.

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.
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 including submittals, RFIs, scheduling assistance, document organization, processing owner and subcontract AIA bills, subcontract coordination, cost engineering, and general project administration.
Assist in coordinating field operations and supervising specific phases of a project to ensure installations comply with contract documents, per the project schedule, and meet high standards of quality.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
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, submittits/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 the specific areas and/or subcontractors under supervision.
Assist with the review of 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; aiding 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 all personnel are using the necessary personnel protection devices for their associated tasks/trades 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.