Summer Construction Intern (Tampa & Orlando)

Please note that we do not currently have openings in every location; however, we will review submitted resumes as positions become available. Thank you for your interest!

CPPI OVERVIEW

Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI) is a professional general contracting, design-build, and construction management firm with offices in Gainesville, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, and Palm Beach. Since 1968, the firm has established a tradition of excellence by providing an impressive array of services for our clients. CPPI’s services cover a wide range, including project planning, modeling, budget estimating, cost management, project scheduling, and construction. The firm is a leader in sustainability and is dedicated to the communities in which it serves.

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY

This internship position will be responsible for assisting the various departments within CPPI with their 
daily tasks as well as learning the overall elements of the general contracting/ construction industry. A range of activities that an intern may experience includes: 

• Observing and /or interacting with various professionals related to the construction field, including 
  owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Attending staff and departmental meetings as needed and on an ongoing basis, as well as any 
  appropriate management or coordination meetings.
• Completing, updating, and distributing project management communications of various types, such as 
  as purchase orders, safety inspections, material and labor logs, inventory, and meeting minutes as 
  needed.
• Assisting with the overall project management responsibilities, including account management, 
  billing, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and coordination of subcontractors and vendors as 
  needed.
• Assist estimators on various aspects of the bid process. Learn how to gather all the necessary 
  information for a project and compile a bid under the direction of the Chief Estimator, with the 
  opportunity to bid on projects independently.
• Daily activities are conducted to promote the company's vision, mission, and core values. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
  
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Construction, or related.
• Prior construction-related internships or work experience is strongly preferred.
• The ideal candidate would have a strong desire to expand their base knowledge of commercial 
  projects as well as to increase exposure to new areas of the business.
• Must be proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Must be able to work flexible hours. Work hours will be consistent with working in the Construction industry. 

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• The right candidate will assist the Construction Manager and Superintendents with the 
  management of all functions of the job site as it relates to construction, including but not limited to 
  to scheduling and supervising the job site.
  
• Help to ensure on-site safety as well as compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Learn how to estimate costs, solicit bids, create schedules, etc.
• Explore other areas of interest to learn more about the general operations of the division, both 
  within and outside of the assigned department, which will be supplemental to the learning experience.
• Provide basic administrative support, assist other supervisors as directed, and help with special 
  projects as needed.
• Conduct all business professionally and ethically to serve customers and increase the 
  goodwill and profit of the company. 
• Other duties as assigned.

EEO STATEMENT

CPPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.