Construction Project Manager Intern
7-Eleven · SSC Irving TX, United States
7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation — working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.
We Began As An Original. We Remain An Original At The Top Of The Convenience Industry. Our company invented the concept of convenience retailing. But we didn’t stop there. 7-Eleven® has captured the world with a proven willingness and ability to innovate. We were the first company in America to offer fresh-brewed to-go coffee. More than six million of our Slurpee® beverages have been sipped since 1966. And, to continuously stay ahead of the curve, we introduce more than 2,500+ new products each year.
With over 86,000 global locations, 7-Eleven Inc. is the world’s largest operator, franchiser and licensor of convenience stores and is also one of the nation’s largest independent gasoline retailers. The company continues to achieve operational accolades, win awards in franchising and drive innovation in retail in the mission to make life a little easier for our guests by being where they need us, when they need us.
About these Opportunities: 7-Eleven Inc. has several opportunities for Summer Internships. Each internship opportunity will occur during the summer months, (11 weeks), focused on a specific functional area, and will provide the candidate with a depth experience within the area, culminating in a project presentation to functional leaders. Each intern will work closely with a coach who will meet regularly to discuss project progress, provide direction and ongoing feedback. In addition, each intern will attend a lunch series which will provide a cross-functional view into the organization and give the interns exposure to senior leadership. The interns will also have the experience of touring a store and learning about our distribution systems.
7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Construction Management Intern to support its New Store Development team in the planning, budgeting, and execution of new-to-industry convenience store construction projects. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where multiple projects are managed simultaneously from preconstruction through completion.
The intern will work alongside experienced construction and development professionals to gain practical knowledge of construction estimating, project scheduling, budget management, subcontractor coordination, and field operations. This position provides an opportunity to see how new convenience stores are developed and delivered while learning the business, technical, and organizational skills necessary for a career in construction management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Construction Estimating: Assist with reviewing construction plans, specifications, and project documents to develop cost estimates, evaluate subcontractor bids, and identify opportunities for cost efficiencies.
- Project Scheduling: Support the development, maintenance, and tracking of construction schedules to ensure projects remain on schedule and key milestones are achieved.
- Budget Management: Assist in establishing project budgets, tracking construction costs, reviewing invoices and change orders, and monitoring commitments against approved budgets.
- Project Coordination: Collaborate with construction managers, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support the successful execution of new store projects.
- Preconstruction Planning: Assist with reviewing site plans, construction drawings, scopes of work, and project specifications to identify potential challenges before construction begins.
- Construction Progress Monitoring: Participate in project site visits to observe construction progress, evaluate schedule performance, and gain exposure to quality control, site logistics, and field operations.
- Reporting and Documentation: Maintain project trackers, update budgets and schedules, organize project documentation, and prepare reports communicating project status, risks, and outstanding issues.
- Problem Solving: Help identify construction challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and support the implementation of corrective actions in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve project coordination, reporting, cost tracking, and construction management processes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Gain exposure to the relationship between construction, real estate, design, permitting, procurement, and store development operations.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field and graduating either December 2027 or May 2028.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in construction estimating, project scheduling, budgeting, and project management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with construction scheduling or estimating software is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and collaborate with teams across multiple disciplines.
- Ability to participate in construction site visits as needed.
Learning Objectives and Career Development:
Throughout the summer, the intern will gain practical experience in the full lifecycle of new-to-industry convenience store development, from initial planning and estimating through construction and project delivery. The intern will develop an understanding of how cost, schedule, quality, and scope are managed to achieve successful project outcomes.
By the conclusion of the internship, the successful candidate will have a stronger understanding of commercial construction operations, project financials, scheduling methodologies, stakeholder management, and the importance of proactive communication and accountability in delivering projects on time and within budget.
About the Opportunity:
This internship is designed for an individual who wants to learn by doing, contribute to meaningful projects, and experience the pace and complexity of a large-scale retail construction program. The successful candidate will be challenged to think critically, work collaboratively, and develop the foundational skills necessary to pursue a career in construction management and new store development at 7-Eleven.
If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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