Construction Project Intern

Construction Project Intern

At Ehvert Mission Critical, A Salas O’Brien Company we tell our clients that we are engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That is why we are committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long term means that our team members have the opportunity to work on challenging projects while developing practical skills alongside experienced professionals.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Construction Project Intern to support project and construction activities while gaining practical experience working on mission-critical data center projects.

The intern will work alongside experienced project and construction professionals and assist with project coordination, documentation, drawing review, scheduling, progress tracking and other day-to-day project activities. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for a student or early-career candidate interested in developing a career in construction and project management.

Prior professional construction experience is not required. Relevant coursework, previous internships or limited construction exposure are considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project and construction teams with day-to-day project coordination and administrative activities
• Support tracking of project schedules, progress, deliverables and action items
• Assist with reviewing construction drawings, specifications and other project documentation
• Help maintain organized project records, reports, meeting notes and documentation
• Participate in project meetings and assist with documenting follow-up items
• Support coordination between project managers, engineers, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Assist with basic estimating, quantity tracking and project planning activities as needed
• Support preparation of project updates and internal reports
• Learn company project management processes, standards and tools
• Assist with other project-related tasks under the guidance of experienced team members

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related field
• No prior professional experience required; previous internship, construction or project experience is a plus
• Basic understanding of construction processes and construction drawings is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with project teams and follow established processes
• Comfortable learning new software, systems and project management tools
• Reliable, proactive and willing to learn in a fast-paced project environment
• Strong interest in construction and project management
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting large-scale mission-critical construction projects
• Exposure to construction and project management processes in a professional engineering environment
• Experience working with project documentation, drawings, schedules and coordination activities
• Opportunity to learn directly from experienced construction, engineering and project management professionals
• Practical experience that complements a construction management or engineering education

Location: Remote
Travel: None
Position Type: Internship
Compensation: Competitive hourly compensation

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications

Education - Required

Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related field.