What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship - Summer 2025 position at Manhattan Construction?
Intern from The George Washington University to join our Manhattan Construction GW Mitchell Hall Renovation Project for Summer 2025! Must be an enrolled student at The George Washington University obtaining a degree in Construction Management or equivalent degree.
Why Manhattan?
Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to
developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each
other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been with the company for
10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about Manhattan that makes
people stick around for decades?
We offer large company benefits and professional development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business. At Manhattan, you get:
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
- Professional development and leadership programs.
- To work on exciting projects for your community.
- Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
- More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.
Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet on our website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com
If Manhattan sounds like the place for you, share your resume with us!
Position Summary:
An Intern assists and supports Project Engineers, the Project Manager and Superintendent on assigned projects. The position works under direct supervision, performs routine daily activities and gathers and distributes information. Interns must be a flexible and have a strong desire to learn.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals
- Track and distribute RFIs
- Assist in preparations of bid packages and procurement
- *rack and inspect material deliveries
- Attend project meetings and record meeting minutes
- Assist in project close-out
- Communicate and enforce Manhattan Safety Policies
- Demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment through own actions and mentoring others
- Other duties as assigned
Job Skills and Abilities Guidelines:
- Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
- Broad understanding of industry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic math/accounting skills
- Functions effectively as part of a team
- Dependability
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
- Ability to understand and follow directions
- Good time management skills and organizational skills
- Ability to read drawings and specifications a plus
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent
- Must be an enrolled student at The George Washington University
About Manhattan
Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national construction services firm
that provides preconstruction, construction management, program management,
general building, and design-build services. Manhattan's award-winning
portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government,
education, laboratory, aviation, transportation, convention, casino, and
hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:
- 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
- ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
- Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
- 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner.
- 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)
Manhattan focuses on building trust and excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our clients' long-term goals, team members, and project partners.
Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and
Recruiters
Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited
third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited
candidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the property
of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsible
for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual
relationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not be
obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third
parties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only forms
contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business
relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact
with Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our Human
Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact
our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Manhattan
Construction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel
any future business relationships between the third party and Manhattan
Construction.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, Manhattan Construction Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
