Program Overview

JRM’s Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid experience from June through August, designed to introduce students to the construction industry. Interns work alongside experienced professionals across both field and office settings, gaining meaningful, hands-on exposure to real projects. The program provides valuable insight and practical experience to help prepare students for a successful transition into full-time employment.

Project Focus

During your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on one of the following key project areas:

• Corporate Interiors
• Core & Shell (Upgrades/Ground Up)
• Education
• Entertainment & Exhibitions
• Hospitality
• Retail

Roles & Responsibilities

Your internship will be focused on rotating through the following areas:

• Field Operations: Oversees day-to-day construction activities on site, ensuring projects stay on schedule and meet quality standards. Focuses on keeping everyone on-site safe, following regulations, and implementing safety programs.
  • Observe and support trade coordination and construction sequencing.
  • Attend project meetings, coordination meetings, and inspections as required.
  • Assist in maintaining daily logs, site reports, photos, and progress documentation.
  • Assist with RFIs, submittals, and document control.
  • Assist with inspections, punch lists, and quality documentation.

• Estimating: Calculates cost for materials, labor, and time to help plan and bid for projects. Sees how much an entire project costs during the pre-construction stage and starts the bidding project & works with the client on what we offer.
  • Assist with quantity takeoffs, pricing analyses, and cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment.
  • Maintain subcontractor lists, supplier information, and estimating databases.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout the estimating process.
  • Support bid preparation, tender documentation, and value engineering reviews.
  • Maintain accurate estimating records, project files, and cost databases.
• Project Management: Coordinates all aspects of a project from start to finish – budget, schedule, team, and client communication. Ensures the project is completed efficiently and meets client expectations.
  • Support Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Superintendents on active projects.
  • Assist with project documentation, submittals, and information distribution.
  • Attend project meetings and document key discussions and action items.
  • Help track material deliveries and maintain project records.
  • Perform additional project-related tasks as assigned by the team.

This internship is fully on-site based at a JRM office or project location five days per week.

What You Can Expect

• Complete meaningful work assignments to support JRM’s success and contribution to the construction industry.
• Build network and brand: Develop a network of colleagues to deepen your understanding of JRM and strengthen your professional relationships.
• Demonstrate communication, analytical, and project management skills to effectively support project teams and prepare for full-time professional career.

Qualifications

• Minimum:
  • Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering/Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.
• Preferred:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
  • Demonstrated interest in construction management with a willingness to learn and grow within the industry.
  • Previous exposure to construction projects through work experience, internships, or trade-based roles.

Salary Information

To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the hourly pay rate for this internship is $22.00/hr. 

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