Internship (00504)

The PMA Boston team consists of more than 80 professionals dedicated to providing exceptional service in owner’s project management, project controls, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance across a variety of industries. With a newly renovated office located just south of Boston in Braintree, PMA Boston works with clients across the New England area and beyond.  

PMA, an ENR top 40 CM consulting firm, may have upcoming internships/co-ops and entry-level engineering positions in our offices. When an opening becomes available, we will match those in our applicant pool with available opportunities. 

• Help support the Owner’s Project Management (OPM) team from design through procurement, construction, and delivery for assigned projects. 
• Assist with documentation, meeting coordination, and communication between school administrators, architects, and contractors. 
• Participate in site visits, project meetings, and help monitor schedules, budgets, and compliance with educational building standards. 
• Join architectural discussions and observes decision-making processes. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

• Experience and knowledge typically acquired while enrolled in Bachelors-level studies in engineering, construction management, or related disciplines is required. 
• Prior internship experience within an engineering or construction management firm preferred 
• A valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation to the office and/or client site is required. 
• Experience with Rhino, Adobe Premiere Pro, Google Sketchup, and Procore desirable 

• Overtime work may be required occasionally to ensure certain deliverables are completed on time  
• Weekend work is rare but occasionally may be necessary   

• An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please note that physical requirements may vary based on client needs.  
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs.  
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.  
• Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing.  
• May need to lift and carry up to 15 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or overhead.  
• Position requires ability to navigate typical project construction site: 
• Ability to safely transit through site with uneven and changeable working surfaces(soil, gravel, sand, debris and concrete) and changing elevations during excavations, site work and construction. 
• Ability to safely transit to/from slab on grade, slab on deck and upper elevations via temporary ladders and stairwells prior to installation of final stairwells and or elevator/lift systems. 

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.  

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.  

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.  

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.  

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.” 

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.