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Project Management Intern - Construction

CompanyCadence McShane Construction Company
LocationPlano
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in managing project controls, including RFIs, submittals, and material procurement, while supporting schedule and quality management tasks. They will also participate in safety planning and orientation meetings to ensure compliance with company standards.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
229
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Cadence McShane is a highly experienced provider of general construction, construction management and design/build construction services for the office, industrial, food and beverage, multi-family, senior living, healthcare, government, mixed-use and educational markets – but we are more than just a builder. Our facilities help create realities from our clients’ visions. Cadence McShane a leading contractor headquartered in Texas - but we go beyond our home base to follow our clients wherever their organizational aspirations take them throughout the country. For over 40 years our construction organization has been successful in building financial strength, the foundation that allows Cadence McShane to enjoy long-standing relationships with financial institutions that can help turn our clients'​ vision into a reality. Our strong financial platform, extensive bonding capacity and award-winning safety program have established Cadence McShane as a leading construction services provider nationwide.
About the Role

Description

Cadence McShane Construction is hiring summer interns to participate and learn the various activities required to sell, design, and construct a project, including project controls, schedule management, quality management, and safety. By managing all aspects of project construction – from concept to completion - Cadence McShane project managers develop best-in-class skills and abilities that are the envy of our peers. Our internship program includes training, field visits, job site tours, career coaching from company leadership, weekly intern roundtables, and company philanthropic and social events. 


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Controls

• Learn to create, maintain, and manage project RFI’s, submittals, material procurement, drawings and drawings changes, meetings minutes, punch lists, and closeouts. 

• Assist in review and approval process of documents associated with project controls. 

• Confirm subcontractor insurance project compliance

• Assist in maintaining all logs associated with project controls. 

Schedule Management

• Participate in the preparation of project schedules and updates

Quality Management

• Become familiar with the company’s Quality Assurance Program & Manual

• Assist in management of Inspection Tracking Logs, QA/QC compliance logs

Safety 

• Become familiar with the company’s Safety Program

• Participate in preparing specific project safety plan 

• Participate and assist in weekly jobsite safety orientation meetings. 


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related degree.  

• Able to communicate effectively and work productively with others.

• Other success factors include attention to detail, problem solving, reliability, thoroughness, positive attitude, professionalism, and an eagerness to learn.

• Ability to use a computer, the Internet, and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and email software.


Additional Qualities to Thrive in This Role:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• A proactive, self-starting attitude with a strong sense of initiative

• Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities

• Reliability, professionalism, a positive outlook, and a strong desire to learn


Key Information:

• Seasonal full-time, in-person role split between the local office and assigned jobsite.

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

• Authorization to work in the U.S. required.


Are you ready to make an impact and grow with us, but looking for something different? Visit our Careers page at  http://www.cadencemcshane.com/careers.


Cadence McShane Construction cultivates a culture of inclusion where every individual’s unique background and perspective are embraced. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


No Agency Inquiries Please: The McShane Companies (McShane Construction Company, Cadence McShane Construction Company, and Conor Commercial Real Estate) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. The McShane Companies will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes.



Key Skills
Project controlsSchedule managementQuality managementSafety complianceRFI managementSubmittal managementMaterial procurementDrawing managementPunch listsProject closeoutsInspection trackingCommunicationProblem solvingAttention to detailMicrosoft OfficeConstruction management
Categories
ConstructionManagement & LeadershipEngineering
Benefits
TrainingField visitsJob site toursCareer coachingWeekly intern roundtablesPhilanthropic eventsSocial events