Construction Program Management - Internship 2026

Turner & Townsend•San Francisco, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports major capital programs and large‑scale project portfolios by assisting with program setup, project controls, coordination, documentation, and governance. The position partners closely with program managers, project managers, cost managers, schedulers, general contractors, and owners’ representatives to ensure consistent, organized, and well‑tracked delivery from pre‑construction through closeout.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic program environment.
Demonstrated initiative, problem‑solving ability, and a drive to add value.
Ability to build strong working relationships with project teams, consultants, and external partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in large‑scale capital programs, project controls, and program governance.

Responsibilities

Support program and project setup, including establishing project structures, workflows, documentation standards, and reporting templates.
Assist program and project managers with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination across multiple concurrent projects.
Maintain program‑level documentation, including project charters, risk logs, action trackers, decision logs, and governance materials.
Track deliverables, milestones, and dependencies across projects and portfolios, ensuring accurate updates in dashboards, schedules, and reporting tools.
Coordinate with cost managers and schedulers to consolidate updates, validate data inputs, and support forecasting and reporting cycles.
Liaise with general contractors, consultants, and owners’ representatives to gather information, clarify requirements, and support issue resolution.
Assist with procurement and contract administration, including gathering quotes, preparing comparison summaries, and tracking approvals and documentation.
Prepare program and project reports, including status updates, financial summaries, schedule snapshots, and executive‑level presentations.
Document meeting minutes, decisions, and follow‑up actions for internal and external project meetings.
Conduct research and analysis to support program planning, cost benchmarking, risk assessments, and delivery strategies.
Learn and apply project management and project controls tools, including scheduling, cost management, and collaboration platforms.