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Company: Barton Malow

Job Location: Southfield, MI

Position: Construction Internship Program (LEAPS) - Summer 2025

REQ ID: 11086

 


POSITION SUMMARY

For 100 years, Barton Malow has been committed to Building with the American Spirit: People, Projects, and Communities. The Barton Malow Family of Companies is comprised of four entities and five partner firms across North America. With more than 3,000 team members and 14 offices, our 100% employee-owned enterprise is on a mission to transform the construction industry through innovation and increased efficiency in the building process. We work in a wide range of diverse markets, including automotive, power, energy, industrial, infrastructure, healthcare, commercial, K12, higher education, sports, and entertainment.

 

Barton Malow Family of Company’s LEAPS (LEArning Practicum for Students) summer program is the best real-life construction experience the industry has to offer. Established in 1984, students join Barton Malow each summer to learn and gain experience of different building types and delivery methods. Through training, daily job functions and company networking events, LEAPS interns become thoroughly prepared to enter the construction industry upon completion of the program. With a history of making students employable, the LEAPS program provides a meaningful experience that enhances the student’s classroom education. Those who perform well are invited back to the program each summer and continue to build their careers. By the time a student graduates, he or she will have experiences and exposure from several aspects of the industry and a resume to build upon in the future.


KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of responsibilities determined by assignment/interests:

 

Project Engineer

  • Provide technical support for resolution and tracking of project issues.
  • Manage project document control.
  • Process submittals and RFI’s.
  • Support Procurement in the distribution of bidding documents and tracking of bidders.
  • Prepare and issue meeting minutes.
  • Assist with planning and managing site logistics.

 

Preconstruction

  • Conceptual Estimating on complex projects.
  • Identify project scope and budget.
  • Assist in developing a master design/construction schedule.
  • Participate in developing bid strategies.
  • Set up trade/vendor budgets.
  • Track historical data and price updates.

 

Superintendent

  • Support proactive pre-task safety planning for all work activities.
  • Supervise, coordinate and sequence contractor (or Barton Malow self-perform) work.
  • Monitor performance and coordinate work to maintain productivity of trades.
  • Oversee creation and completion of punch list.
  • Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by enforcing contract requirements and limiting field changes.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Enrollment in Construction Management, Engineering, or other relevant degree program.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Leadership experience among peers (student organizations, athletics, volunteerism...etc.).
  • Junior/Senior level students must have prior construction industry internship experience.
  • Must have reliable transportation and willingness to travel.

 

*This is a 12+ week paid internship for the summer, generally starting in Mid-May and ending in Mid-August.

*Students required to relocate will be compensated with subsistence or provided lodging.


Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight or marital status.

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