Project Management Intern
Arizona State University

What is your anticipated Graduation Date?
2025

What does a typical day at A.R. Mays Construction look like for you?

A typical day at A.R. Mays Construction can always be unpredictable. Even when you think it might be an easy day with little tasks to knock off your list, there is always something that will come up with the current project you’re working on, and you will never know what to expect. From the PM’s team perspective, they are typically between office or sites which their day can vary within. There will always be something to do/take care of and it makes the day go much faster when keeping yourself busy.

What drew you to A.R. Mays Construction?

One of the main things that drew me to A.R. Mays Construction is the type of people you work with. Everyone here has been nothing but welcoming and are always here to answer any questions we have. You can tell that employees here are well taken care of and do not distribute a toxic work environment like many companies out there. Everyone works at their own pace, and no one is hovering over your shoulders trying to micromanage you because in the end, your work will reflect in the results of your project.

What project(s) did you work on as an intern at A.R. Mays Construction?

I had the opportunity to work with Eric Loeffler at both The Isabella and The Amelia owned by Hyphen Communities. I did get the chance to visit the Governor and Alloy Midtown which was a fun experience to see a project outside of what I was mainly involved in my whole internship.

What has been your most rewarding experience interning at A.R. Mays Construction?

I believe the most rewarding experience for me personally is being able to see both the good and bad of a project. One of the first comments I heard a lot when I first started was that engineers do not understand the concept on construction because they have this mindset of a “perfect world” where nothing could possibly go wrong if you just followed the blueprints, but there is so much more to a construction than that. You come across so many issues with either subcontractors/owners and a PM has to be that middle person who can satisfy both parties while still keeping the project moving for its end date. Coming from someone who is studying engineering, this type of experience is not something I will ever find in a book or class in college,  A.R. Mays Construction has given me an opportunity that has been very rewarding.

What advice would you give for future interns at A.R. Mays Construction?

Learn the Blueprints and understand the layout of the project you are working on. Even if you are lost with terminology, understanding where everything is  will help visualize what you’re working with when you’re going on site walks with your team. Make lots of notes as well, do not try to memorize it all in your head … you WILL forget. Writing down what you don’t understand can help you look back on your notes when you write down its definitions and you can have this laid out as a cheat sheet as well during OAC or Team agenda meetings.