Construction Management Internship Summer 2026

Overview

12‑week construction management internship supporting real projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost monitoring
• progress payments
• close-out docs
• scheduling
• document review
• record keeping

Tasks

-Networking and mentorship: Build connections with peers and Kitchell professionals during team lunches, social hours, and regional events. -Contributing to financial health by monitoring costs and preparing progress payment requests. -Soft-skill development: Attend workshops and interactive lunch & learns with project teams. -Owning close-out activities and documentation for successful project completion. -Assisting with scheduling and progress tracking, helping keep projects on time and on budget. -Participating in project meetings, learning how decisions are made around contract requirements, safety, and quality. -Supporting project success by reviewing and processing key documents (submittals, RFIs, drawings, change orders). -Taking initiative in new responsibilities that build skills and showcase leadership potential. -Organizing and maintaining records to ensure the team has accurate information at their fingertips.

Requirements

• construction mgmt
• architecture
• civil engineering
• scheduling
• budgeting
• a/e/c software

What You Bring

-Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field. -Exposure to PM/CM techniques of scheduling and budgeting preferred. -Knowledge of A/E/C industry software preferred. -Professional headshots -Familiarity with general construction and design preferred.

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Benefits

-Leadership luncheon -Annual Internship Academy: A highlight of the program where interns from all regions come together for: -Career panel discussions with Kitchell leaders -Broad exposure: See multiple project types through local job site tours across your region.

About Kitchell

-The company soon pioneered construction management in the Western US. -Over decades it grew into a holding group encompassing contracting, development, construction management, engineering, architecture, and mechanical supply. -Today it delivers high‑profile projects—hospitals, airports, universities, resorts—across 14 states and into Latin America. -Its in‑house services span early planning, design, value engineering, construction, and long‑term facility management. -Kitchell’s operating units include general contracting, CM‑at‑risk, property development, and a refrigeration/mechanical supply subsidiary. -Headquartered in Phoenix, with major offices in Arizona, California, Texas, and Colombia, it remains employee‑owned and family‑oriented.

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Interview Process

-selected candidates invited to interview in early 2026.