Project Intern

Jackson Construction • Richardson, TX

119d

About The Position

As our Project Intern, you will support the success of construction projects by assisting with critical project documentation and coordination, while gaining valuable hands-on experience. We'll count on you to contribute to the management of RFIs, submittals, and project closeouts, ensure accurate record-keeping, and support team operations both in the field and at the office. In this key developmental role, you'll gain exposure to diverse construction processes, shadow experienced team members to deepen your industry understanding, and actively contribute to fostering relationships with Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors. Your organizational skills, proactive mindset, and eagerness to learn will be instrumental in driving project efficiency and maintaining quality standards.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree program.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and proactive in seeking feedback.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and external partners.
• Willingness to work on-site at project locations within a 60-mile radius of assigned regional office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and closeout documentation.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure timely distribution of updates to stakeholders.
• Participate in weekly project meetings, including coordination, preconstruction, and Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings.
• Capture meeting minutes, identify action items, and support follow-up tasks.
• Record and distribute Architect instructions, including ASIs, Addenda, RFIs, and RFPs.
• Provide actionable information to project teams in a timely manner.
• Gain familiarity with construction management applications such as Procore, Bluebeam, and Phoenix Scheduling software.
• Spend significant time on the jobsite shadowing project team members to gain practical exposure to construction workflows.
• Learn about project sequencing, safety protocols, and real-world problem-solving.
• Assist with punch list completion and documentation to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Partner with the Assistant Project Manager to complete closeout deliverables within project deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree