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Office of Planning Internship

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Agency Overview

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth.  We are stewards of the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 61 million square feet of state buildings.  As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.

  • We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future. 
  • We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions
  • We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.
  • We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth. ​

DCAMM is a central agency in implementing several key policy priorities of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, including promoting decarbonization and climate resilience in all state facilities, identifying and facilitating opportunities to repurpose underutilized state property for housing production, and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in public construction contracting and in the public construction workforce.  

DCAMM Office of Planning 

The Office of Planning is the strategic long-term planning and development office within DCAMM. We initiate and manage all pre-design activities for state building projects and public development initiatives.  In fulfilling this function, the Planning team works closely with the institutional leadership of our client agencies, officials, stakeholder groups, and collaborative partners to prepare architectural programs, master plans, capital development plans, feasibility studies, and financial proposals. 

Intern Responsibilities 

  • Assist Project Managers in management of planning, design, and implementation of projects of various scales and detail 
  • Develop graphics, presentations, digital 3D models, and illustrations to communicate data analysis, planning strategies, and design concepts to aid in decision-making 
  • Attend site visits and meetings with Project Managers, design team members, and Client Agency representatives. Take detailed notes and prepare meeting minutes. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • A good listener with a strong interest in public service 
  • Effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills  
  • Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with Project Managers across different project teams 
  • Required Software Skills: Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite  (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) 
  • Experience with Revit/AutoCAD Lt and modeling software such as SketchUp, Rhino, or VRay  
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, etc.  
  • Adept with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Outlook, Teams) 

This is a hybrid position. Interns are required to work from DCAMM offices located at 1 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA, for a minimum of 6 hours/week 

*For more information about employment at DCAMM, please view our RECRUITMENT VIDEO.