Project Management Intern – West Palm , FL

Project Management Assistant – Temporary Internship

Gilbane Development Company is looking for local students to consider an exciting internship opportunity for Summer 2026. This Project Management Assistant internship will provide you with hands-on experience and the opportunity to work on a world-class student housing complex. You will provide on-site support to the Gilbane Development Company (GDCo) management team on the construction of the student housing project at the Palm Beach Atlantic University located at 1301 US Route 1 West Palm Beach, FL 33403.

You will provide support through various administrative/documentation responsibilities as well as on-site verification of various project/occupancy-related tasks.

Term:
Positions will be of a limited term, commencing about August 10th, 2026, in a Part-Time status, working throughout the school year and potentially next summer. We can be flexible around candidates' class schedule while they are still in-semester. Anticipated

Work Hours:

The position requires some flexibility on the part of the PM Assistant as to specific work hours on a daily basis, including weekends. Should the position overlap with the candidate's school year, Gilbane is willing to cooperate with the PM Assistant to develop a work schedule which fulfills the employer's requirements, while accommodating the PM Assistant's class schedule.

• Assist in the development and updating of documents required to track the completion of construction, punch list and Owner acceptance of each individual space within the facility. An on-site tablet/laptop will be made available for this or any other such task which requires a tablet/laptop. This check list will identify not only punch list correction, but also verification that various building systems (i.e., plumbing, lighting, etc.)
  
  are operational in each individual space.
• Verify the completion of all work and correction of construction punch list items for select assigned spaces. Training and guidance will be provided to the PM Assistant from the Project Manager/ Development Manager regarding quality expectations and documentation requirements for this punch list process.
• Assist GDCo team with the direct supervision and coordination of our own multiple FF&E vendors during the delivery and installation process for the various FF&E project needs. During this process, collect/secure or otherwise track any items that will later be turned over to the property management team (i.e., television remote controls, equipment manuals, etc.).
• Verify the installation of FF&E (in terms of quantity and specified items having been received) and develop a punch list for any FF&E discrepancies that require correction.
• Verify the completion/correction of any identified FF&E punch list items.
• Assist GDCo team with the receipt and placement of any incidental FF&E items which are being directly purchased by GDCo (i.e., waste receptacles, closet curtains, etc.)

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Currently enrolled in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, or similar program. Prior exposure to construction industry is a plus. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong interpersonal skills while collaborating with a diverse group of individuals. Willingness to assist in all areas of specific responsibilities as noted herein. Superior attention to detail and organizational abilities. Self-motivated and able to work autonomously. Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.