Columbia University - 2026 Spring Job Fair: Intern - Summer
About The Position
SBI Consultants LLC is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for upper-level college students (juniors and seniors) or Master's degree students pursuing degrees in engineering, construction management, or related fields. Interns will assist project teams with planning, scheduling, cost analysis, and documentation under the guidance of experienced professionals. This is a part time summer position. Estimated weekly hours - 20-25 hours per week. Duration June - August. Specific work days/hours will depend on project assignments and candidate's availability. Candidate will gain: Real-world experience in cost engineering and project consulting; Mentorship and exposure to project planning, budgeting, and control systems; Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to active client projects; A stepping stone for potential full-time opportunities after graduation.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a junior or senior pursuing their undergraduate degree or working on their Master's degree in an accredited engineering, construction management, architecture or related technical program with a minimum GPA of 2.90 on a 4.00 scale, cumulative.
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite and BlueBeam.
- Strong interest in project controls, cost analysis, and consulting work.
- Detail-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a part-time role.
- Successful candidate must be a problem solver and a team player, who is able to manage time, plan and prioritize assignments to meet clients' demands and project(s) deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the construction industry a plus
- Exposure to CAD or other Building Modeling & Design Applications, Project Management, Scheduling, Estimating softwares is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist in defining project scopes, milestones, and resource needs based on client requirements
- Support the development and tracking of engineering project budgets and schedules
- Help prepare internal and client-facing status reports and progress updates
- Assist in the review of project documents and design deliverables for compliance with requirements
- Monitor and report on project performance, expenditures, and potential risks
- Participate in coordination meetings with team members and stakeholders
- Support documentation and control of design changes, drawings, and specifications
- Aid in preparing bid packages and other client deliverables
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success
- Perform general administrative and support tasks related to project controls and reporting
- Other duties may be assigned
Benefits
- Sick time
- Vacation time
- Paid company-observed holidays
- Eligibility for discretionary performance bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
