Internship/Co-Op, Project Management

Overview

Internship in construction project management with hands‑on tasks and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• cost control
• bid review
• submittals
• rfi management
• quantity takeoff
• schedule updates

Tasks

-Making sure project closeouts are as clean as your job site. -Work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and support your growth. -Participating in PM and corporate meetings where your voice will be heard. -Diving into subcontractor bids and figuring out who’s got the goods. -Keeping an eagle eye on the Cost Control Log—because budgets are key. -Crafting and sending bid solicitation letters to subcontractors like a pro. -Helping make the big decisions with trade scope reviews and recap sheets. -Drafting recommendation letters to owners—because your opinion matters. -Tracking punch lists and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. -Overseeing submittals and keeping everything moving smoothly. -Taking part in training and development opportunities that’ll take your skills to the next level. -Managing the RFI process (Requests for Information) like a detective on a mission. -Flexing your math skills with quantity take-offs (because numbers are your thing, right?). -Keeping projects on track with regular schedule updates.

Requirements

• construction management
• construction engineering
• strong communicator
• tech savvy
• innovative
• upperclassman

What You Bring

-A sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field. -A strong communicator, both in writing and in conversation, who can get your ideas across clearly. -Tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools and systems. -Ability to bring an innovative mindset, always looking for creative ways to solve problems.

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Benefits

-Access to a 401(k) retirement plan. -Opportunity to earn school credit. -Gain real-world experience while exploring the project management side of construction. -Earn competitive pay (because let’s be real, that matters 😉). -Paid time off to volunteer and give back. -Professional development opportunities to keep you growing.

About Mcgough

-It operates across the U.S. from regional hubs, blending in-house construction with full-cycle real estate development. -Known for financial strength, it manages both public and private capital, delivering build-to-suit and investor-led projects. -Their portfolio features high-complexity work: hospitals, data centers, labs, warehouse plants, affordable housing, civic and cultural buildings. -They bring technical depth to mission-critical sectors like healthcare and high-tech, with drag-and-drop VDC, lean scheduling, safety and engineered-systems teams. -Their development arm scouts parcels in top metro areas—Minneapolis-St Paul, Dallas-Fort Worth, Raleigh-Durham, Austin, Des Moines and Omaha. -Typical projects include multi-family apartments, combined heat-and-power energy systems, university unions and community banks. -They also revive heritage structures, deliver arts venues, tribal facilities and complex industrial builds—with unusual breadth. -Their roots as a family-run, craft-oriented firm inform a collaborative, partner-first approach seen in long-standing client relationships. -A standout fact: McGough self-performs many trades and uses proprietary ‘Centers of Excellence’ teams to drive efficiency, innovation and quality.

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