Job Overview
The Aptim Construction Management CM Internship Program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the construction field while supporting ongoing project needs. Interns will be exposed to various departments including Construction Management, Health Safety & Environment (HSE), and Quality Control (QC). The program emphasizes mentorship, innovation, real-world experience, and professional development to ensure a mutually beneficial learning environment.
This is a temporary position.
The STRIVE Internship Program is a 12-week experience running from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Interns are required to be fully available during Week 1 (May 18-22) and Week 12 (August 3-7) of the program. Week 12 includes company-paid travel to an APTIM office location to be announced for an end-of-internship celebration. Interns are expected to minimize absences to ensure a meaningful program experience. The program observes Memorial Day (May 25, 2026), and Independence Day (July 3, 2026), observed.
Key Responsibilities
• Accountabilities: Shadow Project Managers (PMs), Construction Managers (CMs), and HSEQC professionals • Support construction site activities and assist in field reporting • Contribute ideas for implementing new technologies, software, or methods • Attend and support meetings, audits, and field inspections • Assist in reviewing construction documents, control plans, and specifications • Perform estimating, procurement, tracking, and basic schedule updates • Help streamline reporting processes through digital tools and automation • Develop scopes of work for subcontractors • Assist with subcontractor coordination and change order development • Review and understand equipment maintenance and repair logs
Basic Qualifications
Must be enrolled in an accredited program with the following programs:
• Construction Management • Civil Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Safety Management • Occupational Health and Safety • Business Administration • Project coordination, logistics, or operations focus • Forestry, construction interest, or transition focus • Project Management
Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Must be local to the worksite or willing to relocate (no relocation support)
Be able to work in an outdoor environment
Basic understanding of construction processes and terminology
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment and take direction
Willingness to work in an active construction site environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with platforms such as Procore, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, BIM 360, Field data collection tools (e.g., PlanGrid, Raken, ArcGIS) • Safety management apps or mobile inspection software • Interest in sustainability, automation, or digital transformation in construction • Basic knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910
About APTIM
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provides these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial, and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.
What you can expect from APTIM
• Work that is worthy of your time and talent • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities • A voice in making our company better • Investment into your personal and professional development
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $20 to $25 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors, including experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.