About the role#
F.H. Paschen offers a summer internship program for students pursuing degrees in the built environment. This role provides hands-on experience working with a project team to prepare for a career in Construction Project Management. You may be involved in any phase of a project from pre-construction to closeout.
What you'll do#
- Perform quantity takeoffs and maintain material logs.
- Draft project reports and handle project correspondence.
- Review shop drawings and submittals to determine their suitability.
- Track the status of change orders and Requests for Information.
- Collect, verify, and distribute as-builts.
- Assist with blueprint reading and closeout documentation.
- Support field coordination and supervision tasks.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related majors.
- Knowledge of construction-related technology such as Blue Beam, Revit, and Procore.
- Experience with standard computer applications for spreadsheets, word processing, and scheduling.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Detroit, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position ($22 - $24 per hour).
About F.H. Paschen
F.H. Paschen is a construction firm based in Chicago. Founded in 1975, the company manages projects in transportation, education, and civil infrastructure. It handles highway paving, airport modernization, and rail station construction. The firm employs between 201 and 500 people.
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