What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern/Coop - Construction Management Skills Training (CMST) Program position at Shawmut Design and Construction?
Overview
We are looking for college students (rising Juniors and Seniors) seeking internships for the summer o f 2026 in, Boston . This internship will provide advance consideration for Shawmut’s CMST program after graduation. The ability to build strong relationships is key for our Construction Operations and Field Operations internships. These roles are hands on and will work closely with our established project teams providing you a wonderful introduction to the industry and the Shawmut culture.
At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 85 Best Place to Work awards . We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 11 offices nationwide.
If you decide to join Shawmut as a full -time employee in the future you will have the opportunity to own your career and deliver impact within our culture of ownership and innovation focused around providing the gold standard of client service for the world’s most recognizable and elite brands and institutions.
Responsibilities
Depending on business need the internship will be supporting Project Management, Estimating or Field work.
Apm
As a Project Management intern, you will assist in the day-to-day Project Management activities to ensure our projects and delivered on time and on budget. Typical responsibilities include managing submittals and RFIs, tracking procurement and change order documentation and assisting in project close out.
Estimating
As an Estimating intern you will work with our Estimating and Preconstruction team to develop estimates and budgets for our clients. You will work with subcontractors to ensure pricing and coverage for our projects, assist in scope writing on a variety of trades and attend bid reviews with our internal partners.
Asst Super
As a Field intern, you will work closely with a seasoned Superintendent on one of our local job sites. Our field interns often manage daily reports, assist in monitoring and enforcing site safety protocols and coordinate punch list activities.
Qualifications
A rising Junior or Senior working towards a degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Mechanical Engineering, etc. *There are no specific major requirements, however these are the most relevant
EEO Information
Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to offer sponsorship.
Salary Range Information
Boston Base Salary Range: $22/hour - $25/hour. The range stated is specific to Boston. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.
We are looking for college students (rising Juniors and Seniors) seeking internships for the summer o f 2026 in, Boston . This internship will provide advance consideration for Shawmut’s CMST program after graduation. The ability to build strong relationships is key for our Construction Operations and Field Operations internships. These roles are hands on and will work closely with our established project teams providing you a wonderful introduction to the industry and the Shawmut culture.
At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 85 Best Place to Work awards . We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 11 offices nationwide.
If you decide to join Shawmut as a full -time employee in the future you will have the opportunity to own your career and deliver impact within our culture of ownership and innovation focused around providing the gold standard of client service for the world’s most recognizable and elite brands and institutions.
Responsibilities
Depending on business need the internship will be supporting Project Management, Estimating or Field work.
Apm
As a Project Management intern, you will assist in the day-to-day Project Management activities to ensure our projects and delivered on time and on budget. Typical responsibilities include managing submittals and RFIs, tracking procurement and change order documentation and assisting in project close out.
Estimating
As an Estimating intern you will work with our Estimating and Preconstruction team to develop estimates and budgets for our clients. You will work with subcontractors to ensure pricing and coverage for our projects, assist in scope writing on a variety of trades and attend bid reviews with our internal partners.
Asst Super
As a Field intern, you will work closely with a seasoned Superintendent on one of our local job sites. Our field interns often manage daily reports, assist in monitoring and enforcing site safety protocols and coordinate punch list activities.
Qualifications
A rising Junior or Senior working towards a degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Mechanical Engineering, etc. *There are no specific major requirements, however these are the most relevant
EEO Information
Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to offer sponsorship.
Salary Range Information
Boston Base Salary Range: $22/hour - $25/hour. The range stated is specific to Boston. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.
Salary : $22 - $25