Construction Management Intern - Field

COMPENSATION RANGE: $22.00/hour

THE HIRING COMPANY: Discovery Capital is a vertically integrated development firm that handles every phase of a project—from raw land acquisition and site preparation to construction and post-build operations/leasing. Our portfolio includes Columbia’s most popular luxury residence complex, Aria Apartments, and the dynamic Kitchen Grill & Games entertainment hub that blends pickleball courts, event venues, a restaurant & bar, and live-music spaces on our 200-acre development off Discovery Parkway. With these successes under our belt, we’re launching two new mixed-use projects—each spanning roughly 90,000 sq ft and offering 250 luxury residences—to expand Aria’s footprint while delivering premium residential experiences and top-tier commercial space

FIELD-FOCUSED CONSTRUCTION INTERN POSITION: As a Field-Focused Construction Intern, you’ll partner with on-site construction management to keep the daily work environment running smoothly. This hands-on position is designed for students who want real-world experience in a fast-paced setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the Project Manager with daily on-site coordination—tracking progress, flagging delays, and helping resolve issues.
2. Maintain a clean & safe work environment—enforce OSHA rules, conduct safety walks, and help keep safety logs up to date.
3. Support shop drawing reviews—check dimensions, material specs, and constructability before approvals are sent to subcontractors.
4. Help with quantity take-offs & cost tracking—gather data for RFIs, BOQs, and cost estimates.
5. Coordinate material deliveries & storage—verify quantities, inspect for damage, and organize on-site staging areas.
6. Document field activities—take photos, create daily reports, and update the project’s shared folder.
7. Assist subcontractors & vendors—answer questions, schedule inspections, and troubleshoot on-site problems.
8. Participate in quality control checks—review workmanship against specs and report deviations.
9. Attend daily stand-up meetings & safety briefings—take minutes, track action items, and follow up on assignments.
10. Support scheduling logistics—help organize daily work plans, lookahead, and monitor milestone adherence. 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Education – Current enrollment in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.(No prior experience required; we’ll provide hands-on training.)

OUR CULTURE & CONSTRUCTION ETHOS:

• We thrive on proactive ownership—team members anticipate problems and own solutions. We combine rapid delivery with top-tier performance, using cutting-edge scheduling software, management tools, and a disciplined engineering approach shaped by our founder’s civil-engineering background at the University of Missouri. This blend lets us achieve both speed and excellence without compromise.

WHY JOIN US?

• Work on high-profile mixed-use projects in Columbia’s newest development.
• Learn from seasoned professionals who manage everything from land to leasing.
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools (Procore, Bluebeam, Outbuild).
• Build a professional network that spans the entire development lifecycle.

READY TO BUILD YOUR FUTURE?

Submit your resume (or email resume to nhhaskamp@remrecruiting.com) and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re excited about project-management work in construction. We look forward to seeing how you’ll contribute to our next chapter of growth!