Auxiliary Services - Project Management and Construction Project Intern (Summer)

This internship provides hands-on experience in project management, construction planning and architectural review at Belmont University. Interns support capital projects, campus renovations, vendor coordination and space planning while gaining practical exposure to industry tools and workflows. The role supports professional skill development in project management, construction administration and design interpretation.

Learning Objectives
By the end of the internship, students will be able to:

• Explain the sequence of construction and renovation phases on a university campus.
• Apply project management principles by updating schedules, maintaining documentation and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Interpret architectural drawings, plans and specifications with staff guidance.
• Complete at least four supervised site visits and document progress findings.
• Demonstrate improved communication, analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills within project environments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Project Support and Planning

• Update project schedules, logs and weekly documentation with accuracy.
• Attend planning meetings and produce meeting minutes that meet department standards.
• Assist in preparing project presentations, reports and stakeholder updates.

Construction Observation

• Participate in guided site walks and submit written observations after each visit.
• Document construction sequencing, site conditions and project milestones using approved templates.
• Review basic design concepts with staff mentors and summarize key takeaways.

Vendor and Contractor Coordination

• Help track communication between vendors and University staff
• Maintain organized logs for deliveries, work orders and project updates
• Review contractor performance, ensuring on-time delivery

General Department Support

• Support special projects related to campus improvements or building operations.
• Draft internal communication updates or informational materials as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive or proprietary information.
• Adapt to emerging needs based on project timelines and departmental priorities.