Facilities and Sustainability Management Internships

About the Opportunity

The Facilities and Sustainability Management Internship is a full or part-time paid Internship ($17-20/hour, based on experience) and there are currently two positions available.

Selected applicants may manage a variety of projects related to the build-out and maintenance of UMass Amherst’s new 70-acre satellite campus located in Newton, Massachusetts. Projects may include transportation infrastructure, space planning, office/classroom/laboratory renovations, landscape/grounds work, special project feasibility, wayfinding, and ADA-compliance/access control. Students work alongside the Campus Director, project managers, staff and faculty, and will gain hands on experience in a real-world context.

Qualifications:

Familiarity with construction means and methods is preferred;

–       Excellent project management skills;

–       Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

–       Self-starter with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and contribute productively in a team environment;

–       Experience with LEED and/or interest in sustainable building best practices

–       CAD experience, skills and expertise are useful

–       Strong commitment to safety, the team environment, customer satisfaction and quality control

–       Prompt and accurate judgment with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems as they arise

–       Excellent time management skills

To Apply:

Submit resume and cover letter to the attention of Dr. Paul J. Wolff III (). Interviews will be arranged with potential candidates in anticipation of a February 2021 start date.