Program Management Intern

Company Description

MFA, based in Memphis, Tennessee, is a joint venture formed in 2017 by three firms with a combined 121 years of experience in design, construction, and project management. With expertise in over 5,000 projects across 30 states, MFA offers unparalleled services spanning the entire building process—from preliminary design to construction and closeout. The team specializes in understanding buildings, local markets, and funding processes, and excels in collaborating with architects, consultants, and contractors. MFA is dedicated to effectively managing projects to meet the unique needs of its clients and community.

*Must be local to Macon, Georgia*

MFA Program Management is seeking a part-time Program Management Intern to support our Project Executive on the development of the new Macon-Bibb County Multipurpose Arena, a major semi-professional hockey and entertainment venue currently in design and construction.

This role provides hands-on exposure to real-world project management in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. The intern will assist with day-to-day activities that keep a large capital project moving, including:

• Attending and assisting with in-person meetings, site visits, and stakeholder check-ins
• Supporting preparation for presentations, workshops, and project coordination sessions
• Taking meeting minutes, tracking action items, and helping maintain project documentation
• Running errands as needed for project support (printing, deliveries, materials pick-ups, etc.)
• Assisting with schedule updates, task tracking, and basic project organization
• Helping ensure clear communication between the Project Executive, designers, contractors, and County partners

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be in their junior or senior year of college, pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in large-scale development or public-sector capital projects are highly valued.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in a program related to Program Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, or another relevant field
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track details, follow tasks through, and maintain accurate documentation
• Professional communication skills—written, verbal, and in-person
• Ability to attend in-person meetings and occasional site visits in Macon-Bibb County
• Comfortable running project-related errands as needed (printing, pickup/drop-off, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with project management or design software is a plus
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work well both independently and alongside the Project Executive
• Interest in construction, real estate development, or public-sector capital projects
• Valid Driver’s License – since they may run errands, attend site visits, or transport materials
• Professionalism Client-Facing Comfort – ability to be around County leaders, architects, contractors, and consultants in a professional manner.
• Ability to Handle Confidential Information – important for budgets, contracts, and internal discussions
• Dependability Punctuality – must reliably show up willing to help for in-person meetings and assistance of the Project Executive.
• Comfort in a Fast-Paced, Changing Environment – construction and program management move quickly
• Interest in Learning the Design & Construction Process – helps them stick with the role

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Work Location: Hybrid (~20 hours a week) in Macon, GA 31201