Project Design and Construction Management Intern

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•Facilit Plan, CO

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking dedicated and talented professionals to join their team. CUNY has initiated a significant, multi-year capital design and construction program across its 26 campuses. The Design and Construction Management Interns will be integral members of the project management team within the Office of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM), contributing to the successful execution of this program. Interns will support the management of projects ranging from under $1 million to over $50 million, impacting all elements of the CUNY system. The role involves supporting Project Managers and Assistant Directors in implementing capital-funded construction projects, including new building construction, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, energy performance and decarbonization initiatives, repairs, and capital maintenance across CUNY campuses.

Requirements

Enrolled in a CUNY school with at least 48 credits towards a Bachelor’s degree.
A Junior or Senior in good standing within CCNY’s Grove School of Engineering or Spitzer School of Architecture or NYCCT’s Architecture, Construction Management Technology, Facilities Management, or Mechanical Engineering Technology undergraduate degree program.
Strong technical and analytical skills.
Computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, databases, project management, and presentation packages.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
Work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
Prioritize competing work.
Self- and team motivator.
Be a team player.
Set project priorities and adjust implementation strategies.
Work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents.
Alert, observant, looking for ways to improve processes.
Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to varied situations.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with CUNY’s planning, design, and construction processes, as outlined in CUNY’s Project Management and Consultant Guidelines, covering projects from inception through closeout.
Learn to use, enter, maintain, and access information in CUNY’s PMWeb-based project management system.
Participate in design and construction meetings, develop and/or review meeting minutes, action items, and progress to ensure projects stay on schedule and under budget.
Apply CUNY’s project management procedures and standards using appropriate methods and technologies.
Communicate effectively with all project participants, including end users, designers, construction managers, and contractors.
Support the PM and AD to ensure they meet standards for performance (time, cost, quality).
Perform work indoors and outdoors under various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, climbing ladders and scaffolds, and working in close spaces.
Work may require driving to work locations.
Conduct project estimation and establish project budgets.
Document project requirements and assist in preparing project design specifications, Requests for Proposal (RFPs) or other consultant procurement solicitations.
Analyze and document change orders during construction projects.
May function as an Expeditor, completing required documentation to obtain appropriate licenses and certificates, and assisting in dealings with the NYC Department of Buildings and other authorities.
Inspect ongoing projects, collecting data on project status for review by management.
Collect and transmit data on project progress, utilizing appropriate technology.
Collect and maintain information on vendor activities, including time spent, tasks performed, and billing information.
Perform other duties as assigned.