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CM Internships

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Construction Management Internship Program

During their academic career, Construction Management students have the opportunity of obtaining industry experience with a variety of construction companies and organizations through two experiences.

Internship for credit:

(CMGT 493) Cooperative education/internship in construction management provides practical, on-the-job experience with Heavy-Civil, Commercial, and or Residential construction companies.

Internship for work experience:

Gaining construction industry experience early in a student’s academic career will foster the student’s understanding of course content and help solidify industry knowledge. Further, an internship is an excellent way for students to gain experience in the different fields of construction and allow students to determine their career path.

The CM faculty can assist interested students in finding internship opportunities. For more information contact cmgt@boisestate.edu

Application Process

Once you have obtained an internship and are ready to register for the internship course you must complete your application online

  • Access the Internship Application for Academic Credit.
  • Log in using your Boise State username and password.
  • To create your application, hit the plus (+) sign next to Internship Application for Academic Credit on the left hand side of the page. Click on the option Create an Application
  • Enter all required information (fields with * are required)
  • Then  hit SUBMIT (if you do not have all the information you can hit SAVE and come back to it at another time; remember it is not submitted until you hit SUBMIT)
  • Once submitted, the application will be routed to the department internship coordinator for approval – he/she will get an email notification asking them to approve your internship
  • Once approved by department internship coordinator, it will then be routed to your organization supervisor for approval via email
  • Once approved by the organization supervisor, it will be routed via email to the Registrar’s Office and the approved internship course will be added to your class schedule in myBoiseState.
  • PLEASE NOTE: You will not be registered for your internship course until your department internship coordinator and organization supervisor approve your internship application

For more information, find forms, and review the full application process visit: The Boise State Career Center

Current Internships Available

Company NamePositionPay RangeTime CommitmentContact NameContact EmailContact PhoneURLJob Description
Charter ConstructionProject Engineer InternTBD10-20 hours a week Brian Dennisbrian.dennis@chartercon.com(208) 251-4375www.chartercon.com About Charter Construction
Founded in 1983, Charter Construction Inc. has established itself as a company that sets the standard for performance, integrity, and quality. In January 2015 we became an employee owned company (ESOP). Our long-standing, loyal relationships with repeat clients are a testament to that commitment. Equally important is the way we build relationships with owners, developers and design professionals. We know that extraordinary results are only possible when everyone communicates clearly and collaborates creatively. We foster this open, forward-thinking approach in every phase of every project.
Our success also lies in our unwavering commitment to customer service. Anticipating problems before they occur, paying close attention to project details, and efficiently managing costs are all components of our philosophy. Our team of dedicated, experienced professionals continually seeks improvement and challenge. We employ and retain the most skilled and the most committed. Our staff combines the best real-world construction know-how with leading edge practices and technologies. Our team combines razor-sharp skill and knowledge of the ever-changing construction industry.
Whether a high-end custom home, a complex remediation or commercial project or someone’s residence or business that flooded or burned down, Charter Construction delivers value, predictability, aesthetic sensitivity, and a commitment to exceed client expectations.
Commitment to Safety
We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment, more specifically, our goal is to minimize the exposure of employees, clients, and the public to health and safety risks. Accordingly, we make every effort to comply with relevant federal and state occupational health and safety laws and to develop operations, procedures, practices and programs that further this goal. All our employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful work conditions and to adhere to all operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Budget / Estimates:
• Review basic scopes of repair and structure estimates accurately and efficiently
• Work effectively with property managers/superintendent
• Estimate time on self-performed work; use personal experience or knowledge of team members
• Contact subs and research unusual items
• Extract unit prices and save data for future use

Bidding:
• Assist in bidding projects
• Read and understand blueprints
• Read and understand specs and details; Identify basic risks
• Utilize other team resources and incorporate their knowledge into work packages

Project Assistance/Management:
• Positively represent Charter when communicating with the client, architects, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Compile forms and checklists; maintain logs and progress spreadsheets
• Process submittals, RFI’s and other paperwork
• Order materials as requested by superintendent; arrange for credit as needed
• Coordinate quality control inspections and punch lists

Scheduling:
• Understand critical schedule dates and impacts

Cost/Financial Management:
• Process change orders
• Direct subcontractors in small tasks and basic change orders
• Accurately code invoices and timecards

Closeout:
• Compile project closeout documents and warranties as requested by project manager
• Organize job photos