Design and Construction Intern

The Design and Construction Intern will support the Design and Construction team with project coordination, document management, design review, construction administration, and reporting activities. This internship provides hands-on experience with the planning, design, construction, renovation, and delivery of retail and dining environments. The intern will collaborate with internal teams and external partners while contributing to projects that support brand standards, operational readiness, project quality, and timely execution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Coordination & Documentation

• Assist with maintaining project schedules, trackers, meeting notes, and action-item logs.
• Organize drawings, specifications, submittals, permits, contracts, and other project records.
• Support the preparation of project status reports, presentations, and leadership updates.
• Track project milestones, open items, approvals, and required documentation.
• Help maintain accurate electronic project files and document-control standards.

Design & Planning Support

• Assist with reviewing architectural, engineering, interior design, and signage documents for completeness and consistency.
• Support coordination of design comments, revisions, finish selections, and equipment information.
• Help prepare presentation materials, concept packages, and design-review documents.
• Research materials, fixtures, products, and design solutions that align with project and brand requirements.
• Participate in planning, design, and project-review meetings.

Construction Administration & Field Support

Assist with tracking requests for information, submittals, change documentation, and punch-list items.

• Support coordination with contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, landlords, and internal business partners.
• Help monitor construction progress and document project updates, risks, and follow-up items.
• Participate in site visits, surveys, inspections, and project closeout activities, as assigned.
• Support the collection and organization of warranties, as-built drawings, manuals, and closeout documentation.

Budget, Procurement & Special Projects

Assist with tracking project budgets, purchase requests, proposals, invoices, and cost information.

• Support bid comparisons, vendor coordination, and procurement-related documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Procurement, IT, Marketing, and other departments on project requirements.
• Assist with process-improvement initiatives and special projects related to design and construction.
• Create and update user guides, job aids, process documentation, and project templates.

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.

• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to read and interpret basic plans, drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
• Working knowledge of design, construction, architecture, engineering, or project-management concepts.
• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to adapt positively to changing project needs and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, protect confidential information, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other project partners.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Legal Age: 18 Years
• Rising senior enrolled in an accredited college or university program with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Pursuing a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Relevant coursework, design studio experience, construction projects, technical drafting, or prior internship experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, or other design and construction technology is a plus.