About the role#
The Christman Company is hiring Assistant Project Engineer Interns for a full-time internship during Summer 2027. This program offers undergraduate students hands-on experience in construction methods and project delivery.
What you'll do#
- Provide administrative and technical support to the project team.
- Manage document control, including RFIs and submittals, while tracking project costs and schedule updates.
- Summarize key decisions and discussions from owner, subcontractor, and project team meetings.
- Review specification books to ensure project quality and compliance.
- Assist the Project Manager with inspection logs, scheduling, and building relationships with inspectors.
- Update contract drawings to reflect approved changes.
- Support Superintendents with daily reports and project photography.
- Maintain safety standards and support logistics for site-specific safety plans.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a sophomore, junior, or senior in a bachelor's degree program for civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Previous experience in commercial construction is preferred.
- Leadership or participation in student organizations or extracurricular clubs is preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Lansing, Michigan or Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- This is a paid, full-time summer internship.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided.
About The Christman Company
The Christman Company provides construction management and general contracting services. Founded in 1894, the firm operates out of Lansing, Michigan. It maintains 8 offices across the country to serve clients in sectors such as healthcare, government, education, and industrial power. The company employs 622 people.
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