Construction Management Internship (Summer 2027)

Catamount Constructors • Tampa, FL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Catamount is seeking interns for its Construction Management program for Summer 2027. This program offers an immersive experience designed to nurture new talent and build a foundation in Preconstruction, Project Management, and Field Operations. The internship provides critical exposure to all facets of the construction management business, fostering a culture of cross-training and appreciation for all aspects of the industry. Catamount is a financially stable, growing, 100% employee-owned general contractor with a national reach, known for its diverse projects and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in construction technology, building construction, civil engineering, business or related field.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to "take off" project quantities and assemble project scopes for bidding.
• Manage the collection and analysis of data needed to estimate the time, materials, labor, and cost required to construct a project.
• Combine historical data and current trends to create and present accurate estimates.
• Solicit the appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner, and know from experience how to choose the right subcontractors for the project (reference checking and networking).
• Review bid scope sheets, review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, and provide accurate quantity surveys.
• Use Catamount’s “bid system” efficiently and correctly, and distribute addendums timely when necessary.
• Hand off estimating projects to the Project Manager in a clear, precise, and timely manner.
• Assist in preparation of complete subcontract Scope of Work; understand contract documents and drawings to identify gaps in the documents.
• Assist Project Manager on maintaining the project schedule, purchasing schedule, submittals, change orders, RFIs, and documentation of project issues.
• Attend subcontractor meetings and OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings.
• Work with PMs and Superintendents to identify quality issues and communicate them accordingly; recognize underperforming subcontractors timely with project notifications.
• Assist in projecting and forecasting project costs.
• Be onsite during all work activities to ensure the job meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Assist the Superintendent on the creation and adherence to a well-planned 3-week schedule and schedule and coordinate subcontractors to perform their work.
• Ensuring quality with tasks like maintaining a quality deficiency list.
• Champion job-site safety by leading pre-task safety meetings with subcontractors, posting required notices, preparing reports, maintaining information, and documenting safety warnings.
• Support documentation in key areas such daily construction reports, T&M issues, RFIs, and project photography.
• Support close-out duties such as project turnover matrix, maintaining as-built documents, developing and completing punch-lists.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Relocation bonus
• Housing allowance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• VacationFlex program
• Paid sick time
• Optional programs such as pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern