Assistant Project Manager - Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

Updated: 9/8/2026 Position Title

Assistant Project Manager - Intern

Reports To:

Sr. Project Manager / Project Manager 

 

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager Intern provides administrative and project support to Project Managers and Superintendents while gaining hands-on experience in commercial construction project management. This part-time internship is designed to expose students or recent graduates to estimating, scheduling, project documentation, subcontractor coordination, cost tracking, safety practices, and quality control processes. The intern will assist the project team with daily project activities while developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a future career in construction management.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Assistant Project Manager works closely with the Superintendent and assists the Project Manager with the following responsibilities:

• Safety – Support the project team in promoting a safe working environment.
• Estimates – Assist with record take off quantities and insert them into our master estimates. Assist with organizing bid information and tracking subcontractor responses.
• Assist with preparation and organization of subcontract documents.
• Help maintain subcontractor records and project files.
• Assist with logging, reviewing, and tracking shop drawings and submittals in Procore.
• Help ensure documentation is complete and properly routed for review.
• Maintain organized project files, drawings, specifications, RFIs, meeting minutes, sketches, and other project records.
• Ensure project information is updated and distributed as directed.
• Assist with tracking project costs, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontract documentation.
• Help gather information from subcontractors regarding upcoming work activities and material deliveries.
• Communicate with subcontractors regarding schedules, documentation requirements, and project updates.
• Assist in confirming material delivery dates and workforce scheduling needs.
• Participate in project walks and punch list development.
• Assist in documenting quality concerns and tracking completion of corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve project organization, administrative processes, and workflow efficiency.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn construction management processes, software systems, and industry best practices.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Hiring Requirements/Preferences

 

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field.
• Available to work part-time during the school year and/or summer internship period.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

 

Other Duties

Must be able to travel to the jobsite(s) as assigned.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

H.P. Cummings is an AA/EOE
JOB DESRIPTI

Estimate of Physical Requirements

Position Title: Assistant Project Manager - Intern

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT	RARELY (15%)	OCCASIONAL (15% - 40%)	FREQUENT (40% - 70%)	CONTINUOUS (Over 70%)
Lifting under 40 lbs.	X
Lifting over 40 lbs.	X
Dusty Environment	X
Using Oil or Chemicals*	X
Standing	X
Climbing Ladders	X
Climbing Stairs	X
Sedentary Work**	X
Outside Work	X
Precision Type Work	X
Typing	X
Computer Input	X
Stooping	X
Driving	X
Walking	X
Answering Phone	X
Bending	X
Reaching/Pulling/Pushing	X
Acuity, Far – Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.	X
Acuity, Near – Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.	X
Depth Perception – Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships.	X
Field of Vision – Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while fixed on a point.	X
Accommodation – Adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus- Important for near point work.	X
Color Vision – Ability to identify and distinguish colors.	X

Special Comments - $22.00/hour