Construction Project Management Intern

Description

About Us:

The Garrett Companies is a full-service multifamily development, construction, and property management team with offices in Denver (CO), Indianapolis (IN), and Nashville (TN). We develop, build, and manage multifamily projects in 22 states - working together at every level to become the most successful multifamily developers in the country. Our superior strategies and award-winning culture span across 18,000+ apartments to date, and our expert trend forecasting helps us deliver living options that quickly find success in their unique markets. To make living and investing in our properties even better, we pair that expertise with mixed-use, retail, office, and restaurant development through trusted partners and in-house brands. At The Garrett Companies, we are passionate about turning visions into reality! As leaders in the multifamily industry, we pride ourselves in creating communities that positively impact the markets we are in, and our residents can proudly call home.


What You'll Be Doing:

As a Construction Intern, you'll play a key role in assisting our Project Managers and Project Engineers to ensure that a full range of construction activities are completed successfully and efficiently. Construction Interns work in unison with a specific project team through various stages of an active construction project. While this position is primarily based in-office, this role will gain exposure to on-site construction activities, providing a wholistic experience of how a project team works together to complete a project.


Major Objectives:

• Project Shadowing: Work closely with a Project Manager to understand the day-to-day responsibilities of overseeing the execution, communication, and teamwork it takes to complete a construction project.
• On-Site Experience: Visit construction sites and help track project progress - see how plans become reality and how challenges are managed. Traveling to your specific job site will be a part of your internship experience.
• Team Collaboration: Support construction team with subcontractor coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
• Documentation Duties: Help maintain project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and reports - stay organized and keep everything on track.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Become proficient in Procore and assist with daily observation reports, documentation, drawing sets, submittals, and punch lists.
• Support office and on-site construction teams.
• Assist with bid analysis, schedule, scope review, and contract drafting.
• Assist in generating project reports to site team and subcontractors.

What We're Looking For:

You are driven, actively demonstrating your willingness to learn from both from the internship program curriculum and from the team of professionals you will work alongside. You are:

• A Passionate Learner: Eager to learn about project management and construction - bring your enthusiasm and curiosity!
• A Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with others - teamwork is essential in the construction industry.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - accuracy matters in project management.
• Have a Proactive Attitude: Self-motivated and proactive - take initiative and contribute positively to the team.

Perks of the Internship:

• Real-World Experience
• Mentorship: Learn from industry experts and build relationships that will help you in your career.
• Growth and Learning: At The Garrett Companies, we believe that Culture = People. That's why we provide an array of opportunities for our interns to grow as individuals, including a speaker series, leadership workshop, podcast club, and more.

Requirements

Educational Background:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management or Construction-related major.
• Experience with marketing, public speaking, and presentations is a plus.

Skills for Success:

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Multitasking while remaining detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team of professionals.

Prerequisites (these are the most important items):

• Positive attitude.
• Relentless problem-solving skills.
• Will never claim the work of others as their own.
• We are trend setters and standards breakers. Our intent is to consistently surprise our audiences by being excellent.
• Ability to anticipate.
• Understanding the difference between causation and correlation.
• We are all broom pushers. Every member of our team is willing to work and support at all levels.