Construction Project Management Intern

Marand Builders Inc•Smyrna, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Project Management Intern to assist the operations team with the day to day administrative functions of project management for the company. This paid internship will provide the student with relevant skills in the construction industry. In 1999, armed with an Electrical Engineering degree, 14 years of business experience with Hoechst Celanse and a restless entrepreneurial spirit, Francisco Alvarado decided to embark on a new venture and Marand Builders, Inc was established. Since the conception of Marand, our goal has been to understand the individual needs of our customers and provide them with a customized solution. We have built our reputation on reliability, attentiveness, and quality of execution. We succeed when we have provided our clients with the best construction experience. We started in Charlotte, NC, but rapidly expanded to cover the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US regions. We have 7 regional offices in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Our team of highly talented professionals has allowed us to become a preferred vendor with many of our clients, exceeding 95% repeat business. Marand specializes in serving the healthcare, financial services, commercial / administrative and light-industrial industries. The Project Management Intern will work closely with members of the project team (project manager, assistant project manager, and project coordinator) to learn about the construction process, from an administrative perspective, and daily tasks required to advance a construction project from start to finish.

Requirements

Current or anticipated enrollment in Construction Management or Engineering field of study.
Demonstrated ability to develop new skills and knowledge quickly.
Ability to travel as needed to participate in on-site meetings, site walks, etc.
Demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, etc.
Strong computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
Possess good organizational skills and strong verbal and written communications skills.
No experience is required but prior internships or work experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Learn how to manage the project budget by writing contracts, reviewing/approving expenditures, assembling and distributing invoices.
Learn how to create and maintain accurate project schedules.
Learn how to coordinate subcontractors and resolve issues or conflicts that arise during construction.
Learn how to expedite documents and material/equipment/labor to meet project schedules.
Learn how to review, process, and distribute pertinent project documentation.
Learn how to prepare substantive reports for distribution to others.
Learn how to administer control and organization of project documents.
Learn how to review/submit for approval shop drawings and submittals to maintain compliance with contract documents.
Learn how to author weekly reports in collaboration with the Project Superintendent.
Learn how to manage close out procedures in accordance with the contract documents.
Learn about construction safety and how to enforce company safety rules and regulations.
Learn how to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with members of the project team.
Learn how to conduct implementation and tracking of LEED requirements to support the green building initiative.
Learn how to process subcontractor payment/vendor invoicing requirements.
Attend project related meetings and assist with the preparation and distribution of meeting minutes and attendance rosters.
Learn how to manage close out procedures in accordance with the contract documents.
Act responsibly in a manner shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining focus on meeting and exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
Demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction process and construction management process