Construction Program Management - Internship 2026
Turner & Townsend, San Francisco, CA, United States
Overview
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
This role supports major capital programs and large‑scale project portfolios by assisting with program setup, project controls, coordination, documentation, and governance. The position partners closely with program managers, project managers, cost managers, schedulers, general contractors, and owners’ representatives to ensure consistent, organized, and well‑tracked delivery from pre‑construction through closeout.
Responsibilities
Support program and project setup, including establishing project structures, workflows, documentation standards, and reporting templates.
Assist program and project managers with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination across multiple concurrent projects.
Maintain program‑level documentation, including project charters, risk logs, action trackers, decision logs, and governance materials.
Track deliverables, milestones, and dependencies across projects and portfolios, ensuring accurate updates in dashboards, schedules, and reporting tools.
Coordinate with cost managers and schedulers to consolidate updates, validate data inputs, and support forecasting and reporting cycles.
Liaise with general contractors, consultants, and owners’ representatives to gather information, clarify requirements, and support issue resolution.
Assist with procurement and contract administration, including gathering quotes, preparing comparison summaries, and tracking approvals and documentation.
Prepare program and project reports, including status updates, financial summaries, schedule snapshots, and executive‑level presentations.
Document meeting minutes, decisions, and follow‑up actions for internal and external project meetings.
Conduct research and analysis to support program planning, cost benchmarking, risk assessments, and delivery strategies.
Learn and apply project management and project controls tools, including scheduling, cost management, and collaboration platforms.
Qualifications
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic program environment.
Demonstrated initiative, problem‑solving ability, and a drive to add value.
Ability to build strong working relationships with project teams, consultants, and external partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in large‑scale capital programs, project controls, and program governance.
Additional Information
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs
The salary range for this full-time role is $20/hr-$25/hr. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. This line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance.
Turner & Townsend does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative CVs will be treated as a direct application.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
This role supports major capital programs and large‑scale project portfolios by assisting with program setup, project controls, coordination, documentation, and governance. The position partners closely with program managers, project managers, cost managers, schedulers, general contractors, and owners’ representatives to ensure consistent, organized, and well‑tracked delivery from pre‑construction through closeout.
Responsibilities
Support program and project setup, including establishing project structures, workflows, documentation standards, and reporting templates.
Assist program and project managers with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination across multiple concurrent projects.
Maintain program‑level documentation, including project charters, risk logs, action trackers, decision logs, and governance materials.
Track deliverables, milestones, and dependencies across projects and portfolios, ensuring accurate updates in dashboards, schedules, and reporting tools.
Coordinate with cost managers and schedulers to consolidate updates, validate data inputs, and support forecasting and reporting cycles.
Liaise with general contractors, consultants, and owners’ representatives to gather information, clarify requirements, and support issue resolution.
Assist with procurement and contract administration, including gathering quotes, preparing comparison summaries, and tracking approvals and documentation.
Prepare program and project reports, including status updates, financial summaries, schedule snapshots, and executive‑level presentations.
Document meeting minutes, decisions, and follow‑up actions for internal and external project meetings.
Conduct research and analysis to support program planning, cost benchmarking, risk assessments, and delivery strategies.
Learn and apply project management and project controls tools, including scheduling, cost management, and collaboration platforms.
Qualifications
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic program environment.
Demonstrated initiative, problem‑solving ability, and a drive to add value.
Ability to build strong working relationships with project teams, consultants, and external partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in large‑scale capital programs, project controls, and program governance.
Additional Information
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs
The salary range for this full-time role is $20/hr-$25/hr. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. This line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance.
Turner & Townsend does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative CVs will be treated as a direct application.
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