Internship Program

UH CM has a simple vision to be the industry’s university programTM

UH Construction Management (CM) has proudly partnered with and served the construction industry since the 1950s, while growing into one of the largest construction education programs in the country with over 800 students. We offer a bachelor’s degree, an online master’s degree, and one-year certificate programs in Construction Management. The undergraduate program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

Students can choose to specialize in commercial construction or Process & Industrial Construction, the first of its kind in the nation.

Educational instruction is provided by 6 full-time faculty and over 20 industry professionals (adjunct faculty) that bring real-world experience to the classrooms.

Listening to the industry needs and training industry-ready graduates is our single focus at UH CM. In return, the industry has offered our graduates rewarding careers such as project manager, construction manager, superintendent, field engineer, scheduler, estimator, and project controls specialist with major regional and national contractors, owners, and some of the fastest growing businesses in construction.

Internship Program OverviewReal-world intern experience along with rigorous academic training is how UH CM partners with the industry in preparing industry-ready graduates to meet employers’ talent needs.

Benefits for Employers: The opportunity to identify your future leaders. Internship is an opportunity for businesses to test run CM juniors and seniors before making a long-term commitment, and it grows interns to be loyal employees. The internship program also familiarizes students with employer brands through job postings and other career events.

Benefits for Students: “Learn. Work. Earn.” The internship program allows students to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to real world projects, gain on-the-job experience, and support themselves financially throughout the paid internship. Successful completion of a qualifying internship is also a graduation requirement at UH CM.

How It Works: After a student and employer reach the intern/job offer stage, the student requests pre-approval from the UH CM department to ensure qualification for CM internship academic credits. The expectation for students in the internship program is to work a minimum of 400 hours. They must also receive a supervisor evaluation at the end of the internship. The student must also enroll in a course to document their internship learning experience in a final report.

Visit our internship website for more details:

www. uh.edu/technology/departments/cm/internships/cm

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UH CM HAS...

800 undergraduate and 50 graduate

students majoring in CM

Supported and trusted by over 250 Industry Advisory

Board member companies and

internship employers

130 graduates each year (65% commercial & 35% industrial)

100% of graduates AIC certified as Associate

Constructor (AC)

100% of graduates with approved CM

internship experience

Major courses offered after 4 pm

so interns can work year-round

90%+ job placement rate upon graduation

Average starting salary: $58,400 (undergraduate

students) & $83,600 (graduate students)

1. Provide internship jobs closely related to construction project management.

2. A minimum of 400 work hours, at an agreed hourly rate with the intern (typical range is $12-$25/hr with an average of $17/hr). Note: such employment is "at-will" and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause.

3. Provide the intern with a detailed job description that includes a list of the intern's duties and responsibilities, the type of project, duration involved, and an employer profile. This information provides the information the intern needs to obtain UH CM pre-approval.

4. Provide the intern with accident/injury insurance coverage under Worker's Compensation and the employer’s general liability policy.

5. Provide quality supervision of the intern, and complete a comprehensive online evaluation of the intern performance at the end of the internship requested by UH CM.

6. Evaluation includes a rating of the intern's professional attributes (work quality, problem-solving skills, ethics) and interpersonal skills (teamwork, handling feedback), as well as comments for the intern and UH CM for future improvement.

7. Provide reasonable access to a UH CM representative to visit an active internship to verify a suitable work environment and proper training.

8. Hold UH harmless from any negligent action taken by the intern in the performance of any services directed by the employer during the internship duration.

Employer Responsibilities

Student Candidates & AvailabilityStudent candidates are CM junior and senior level students who have completed the initial CM courses.

In these courses students learn fundamental construction management skills such as materials and methods, contracting, estimating, and blueprint reading.

More than 200 qualifying student candidates are actively searching for an internship every semester.

Student major courses are evening classes starting at 4 pm or later on 2–3 weekdays each week, thus maximizing their availability during the day for full-time employment.

Employer QualificationTo be eligible for the internship program, the employer must be one of the following: general contractor, subcontractor, architecture/engineering firm, developer, or owner organization/public agency involved in commercial, industrial, heavy civil, or residential construction.

Internship Job Requirements• Job duties are closely related to construction

project management including supervisory field operations (field engineer, superintendent, project coordinator, assistant construction/project manager), project controls (estimating, cost control, planning, and scheduling), or specialist work (contract, quality, safety, material management, and surveying).

• An internship can start at any time on a temporary, part-time, or even full-time basis.

LET'S BUILDTOGETHER

Post a Job or Internship Thanks for your trust and interest in hiring interns and graduates from UH CM. Please post your job announcement using the link below. Job postings will be shared with students/alumni through our email list (for internships) and the alumni network (for full-time jobs).

UH CM Responsibilities• Receive and share qualifying internship job

postings with UH CM students.

• Advise students of their responsibilities regarding participation in the internship program, including related university procedures and expected professional conduct.

• The UH CM Internship Program Director will be available to students and employers for assistance and consultation in administering the internship program.

Prof. David Stayshich Internship Program Director Construction Management Email: dastaysh@Central.UH.EDU Tel: 713-743-0562

Dr. Lingguang Song Department Chair Construction Management Email: lsong5@Central.UH.EDU Tel: 713-743-4377

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CM-jobs

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