Construction Services Intern

Michael Baker International

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

In Person

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Responsibilities

The intern will assist the project team with construction management duties including inspection, quality control, and safety enforcement. Responsibilities also include interpreting technical drawings, tracking production rates, and assisting with cost management.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, with at least two years of coursework completed and a minimum GPA of 3.0. You should be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a preference for candidates who have prior construction-related field experience.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Construction Inspection

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Safety Protocol

Engineered Drawings

Shop Drawings

Submittals

Material Takeoffs

Quantity Takeoffs

Production Rates

Schedule Review

Commissioning

Cost Management

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job Description

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Management Intern for Summer 2026 to work with our team in Fort Lauderdale!  With Construction Management taking large part in the field, selected candidate will be assigned to an active project located in the Fort Lauderadle Area. As part of our Construction Management team, interns will assist our active project team in the following construction management duties, including:

  • Construction Inspection
  • Quality Control and Quality Assurance
  • Understanding and Enforcing Safety Protocol
  • Read and Interpret Engineered Drawings of Multiple Disciplines 
  • Read and Interpret Shop Drawings 
  • Read and Interpret Submittals 
  • Material and Quantity Takeoffs
  • Track Production Rates
  • Schedule Review
  • Assist Construction Managers in Daily Duties
  • Commissioning Assistance
  • Change and Cost Management Assistance
What You Need to Succeed:
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management required 
  • Minimum of 2 years completed coursework in Engineering or Construction Management 
  • Minimum GPA 3.0.
  • Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
  • Ability to self-motivate and productively work with intermittent supervision.
  • Construction Related Field Experience preferred 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF manipulation software (Bluebeam or equivalent) is preferred.
Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 - $25 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. *There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker International

RBF Consulting, a Company of Michael Baker International, LLC, is one of the Nation's leading civil engineering, design, planning, surveying and construction management firms serving public and governmental agencies and private organizations. Michael Baker Corporation (Baker) was founded in 1940 by Michael Baker Jr., attaining recognition as a premiere engineering design and survey firm through superior project performance for the U.S. military, preceding World War II. Today, Baker (http://www.mbakercorp.com) provides professional services to clients worldwide, creating value by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure and the environment. Headquartered near Pittsburgh, PA, Baker currently has a team of over 3,000 experts with over 100 offices domestically and internationally, and is publicly traded on the NYSE Amex exchange under the symbol, BKR. Services: architecture, aviation, defense, environmental, GIT, planning, homeland security, municipal & civil, pipelines & utilities, oil & gas, rail & transit, transportation, telecommunications, water & wastewater, sustainable design, energy, surface & stormwater quality, downtown revitalization, public outreach & education, Environmental Planning & Regulatory, LEED, land development, urban design, GIS, landscape architecture, CCTV pipeline inspection, traffic engineering, public works, public relations, biological services, conference planning, training, graphic design, multimedia and media arts.
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