Internships; General

Position:
Project Management Intern

We are looking for an intern who is currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. The role involves assisting senior and mid‑level project managers with estimating and project management support across multiple projects. Successful candidates will have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, solid math and analytical skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment.

• Travel to project sites as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of quantity take‑offs for proposals.
• Assist in the preparation of project setups.
• Provide clerical support to the project management team.
• Contact suppliers and subcontractors for quotes.
• Schedule and assist in the management of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Provide vendor support and solicitation for bids and ongoing projects.
• Assist senior project manager and project managers in pricing bid documents.
• Request accurate and timely reports from the project foremen, suppliers, and subcontractors assigned to all projects.
• Always represent Kwest Group in a professional manner.
• Maintain a positive attitude and good working relationships with customers, employees, and the public.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task and manage time effectively.
• Strong client‑facing and teamwork skills.
• Solid math and analytical skills.
• Ability to schedule and complete tasks without direct supervision.

Project Management Interns may be offered subsequent internship periods based on performance during their initial or current internship period.

• Frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.
• Regularly required to stand and walk. On occasions the team member may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.
• Travel from site to site will be required.
• Work environment will normally be an active construction site with exposure to dust, noise, high heat, extreme cold, and rain.
• Must be physically able to perform repetitive motion and heavy lifting as described below.
• Must maintain effective audio and visual discrimination and perception necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must wear all employer‑mandated personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, safety vests, and safety‑toed work boots.
• Must be able to hear with or without a hearing device and clearly see at least 30 feet with or without corrective vision lens.
• Must be able to work while wearing a respirator if necessary.
• Alternate standing and walking on uneven terrain surfaces, such as hillsides, muddy and icy soils, and other working surfaces. Safe negotiation of all types of surface conditions will always be required.
• Continual lifting of up to 50 lbs. for distances of 30 feet or more.
• Constant pushing and pulling of certain tools and materials required over a day’s work.
• Must have knowledge of occupational hazards in construction field and standard safety practices. Must be able to pass the 30‑Hour OSHA testing and First Aid/CPR requirements before starting work.
• Must complete and meet requirements under the physical demands of this job description through a pre‑employment physical examination.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Kwest Group maintains a non‑discrimination policy for all team members and applicants in every facet of the company’s operations. In compliance with federal and state laws, Kwest Group recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all qualified team members, in all job titles, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, citizenship, national origin, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Starting Rate: $21.00