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.

You will experience:

• Departmental Immersion (Mondays – Thursdays): Work hands on with your Intern Supervisor to gain practical experience within your assigned department. Your supervisor will guide your development, ensuring that your work is meaningful and achievable, aligned with your learning goals while helping you build strong relationships across JRM.
• Professional Development Fridays: Join fellow interns each Friday for a day focused on learning, connection, and giving back. Activities include:
  • Community Engagement through volunteer projects with JRM-supported charities.
  • Learning and Development Workshops on communication and skills training including Excel, Resume and LinkedIn optimization, and Presentation Skills.
  • Field Experience with project site visits led by JRM Superintendents.
  • Intern Research Initiative: Partner with fellow interns on a team-based research project addressing a real-world opportunity or challenge within the construction industry.

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
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• MEPS & Critical Infrastructure
• Retail

Roles & Responsibilities

Your internship will be focused on one of 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.

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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