Construction Management Intern

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of construction management, multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States.

This position is being offered in conjunction with ACEC/PA’s TQI Shared Intern Program. ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies) is a professional organization which promotes the improving infrastructure that drives quality of life and economic growth. As a part of this program, the candidate would have the unique opportunity to learn from leaders inside and outside of JMT, including some of our main clients, such as PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), in addition to other consulting engineering firm partnered through ACEC/PA.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Assist with project management support, providing quality assurance reviews on construction projects to ensure assignments are conducted in conformance to contract documents
• Investigating new project pursuits by gathering information regarding field construction issues and assist in determining potential solutions and recommendations
• Assist client and inspection team with onsite inspection and documentation of construction activities
• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Gathers and maintains construction records including correspondence, contractor documents, meeting minutes, daily inspection reports, specifications, non-compliance notices, etc.
• Other related construction management support functions as needed
  
  

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Witness routine sampling and tests on concrete, soils and other materials
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Experience

• Full time undergraduate student (completed Freshman level) pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or closely related major
• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• Strong Computer proficiency
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
  

Qualifications Preferred (but Not Required)

• Coursework in related field
  
  

Working Conditions

Work is performed within office and field environments (varies with each assignment). Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.