Office of Planning Intern

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. 

• Wework with state agenciesto create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildingsto 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 forstate building projectsand 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 the planning, design, and implementation of projects across varying scales  

• Develop graphics, presentations, and 3D models to communicate data analysis, planning strategies, and design concepts  

• Participate in site visits and meetings with project teams and client agencies; document key discussions and prepare meeting minutes  

Preferred Qualifications\: 

• Strong interest in public service and ability to take direction effectively  

• Experience producing site capacity studies using GIS and AutoCAD  

• Ability to integrate and analyze public datasets and building inventory databases; intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred  

• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across interdisciplinary project teams 

Technical Proficiencies\: 

• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)  

• Revit and/or AutoCAD LT; experience with 3D modeling tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, or V-Ray  

• Data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)  

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Outlook, Teams) 

Please include a cover letter and a portfolio of selected work (limited to no more than 20 pages) with your submission.  

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 

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. 

• Wework with state agenciesto create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildingsto 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 forstate building projectsand 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 the planning, design, and implementation of projects across varying scales  

• Develop graphics, presentations, and 3D models to communicate data analysis, planning strategies, and design concepts  

• Participate in site visits and meetings with project teams and client agencies; document key discussions and prepare meeting minutes  

Preferred Qualifications\: 

• Strong interest in public service and ability to take direction effectively  

• Experience producing site capacity studies using GIS and AutoCAD  

• Ability to integrate and analyze public datasets and building inventory databases; intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred  

• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across interdisciplinary project teams 

Technical Proficiencies\: 

• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)  

• Revit and/or AutoCAD LT; experience with 3D modeling tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, or V-Ray  

• Data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)  

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Outlook, Teams) 

Please include a cover letter and a portfolio of selected work (limited to no more than 20 pages) with your submission.  

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 

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Please see Preferred Qualifications.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Please see Preferred Qualifications.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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