Project Management Summer Internship

Benchmark Construction Company•Ellicott City, MD

5d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Summer Internship Adventure! We are who we are because of our people! Our strength is our culture and the tight-knit team we have formed. Our people can be summed up in three words: Hungry, Humble, and Smart. Benchmark is a place where you will have fun, be challenged, be encouraged, grow, and form real, authentic, & genuine relationships. Internship Highlights Hands-on experience. Get your hands dirty and experience construction firsthand. You are given the same responsibilities as full-time employees and will be trusted and empowered. Mentorship. Learn from the best. You will be assigned a coach who will guide you every step of the way. Classroom to Construction. Apply what you have been learning to real-life projects. Connection & Collaboration. You will work on a team that you will get to build a connection with. We also like to have fun and will have get-togethers, training, and celebrations along the way. Learn More: Built to Lead Internship Program - Benchmark Construction

Requirements

Above all, you are hungry, humble, and smart.
Tech-Savvy – You know your way around Microsoft Office and pick up new computer skills quickly.
Clear Communicator – Whether it’s writing an email or speaking in a meeting, you can express ideas effectively.
Organized & On Top of It – You can juggle multiple tasks, stay on schedule, and keep things running smoothly.
Customer-Focused – You believe that putting the client first is the key to success.
Flexible & Adaptable – Deadlines shift, priorities change—you know how to roll with it and still get things done.
People-Smarts– You’re comfortable having face-to-face conversations with customers, coworkers, and leadership.
Active & Engaged – Whether sitting, standing, or moving around the job site, you’re ready to jump in where needed.
Team Player – You contribute to a positive work environment.
Safety-Oriented - Put safety first, it's the most important thing you will do. If you see job site hazards, tell the Safety Officer or Foreman/Superintendent

Responsibilities

Build and maintain positive relationships with anyone and everyone involved in a project. Inspection agencies, architects, engineers, facility staff, etc., etc. This also includes business development. Attend groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, fundraisers, all things social.
Attend and coordinate job site meetings with trade partners and keep well-documented meeting minutes. Help the Project Managers and Superintendents with coordinating building permits, required inspections, and organizing all paperwork for the job.
Dive into understanding project drawings and specs and attend turnover meetings with our Estimating Department. Make them worthwhile by asking questions.
Help generate RFIs and assist with the entire submittal process, acquiring all submittal information through approvals and ordering material. Partner with the Superintendent to review all pertinent shop drawings/addendums/RFI/Sk drawings, etc., and make sure everyone gets the updated project documents.
Assist in overseeing the quality process from start to finish.
Attend and participate in the monthly projection process.