Summer is here, which means it’s time for 19 excited and talented students to join our team for the next few months. We’re thrilled to introduce you to our 2022 Summer Interns!
Our Internship Program is more than a summer job. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn from great people, prepare for a rewarding career, and gain real-life experiences in construction management. By combining Superintendent, Preconstruction, and Project Manager experiences, we provide a comprehensive and unique look into various jobs and careers the construction industry has to offer.
Over the next few months, our interns will gain hands-on experience working with our teammates in a dynamic and culturally-driven team environment. They’ll have the opportunity to work face-to-face with our clients, architects, subcontractors and partners, assist with construction documentation, and get their hands dirty on job walks and site visits.
CHASSE is proud to welcome our 2022 Summer Interns! Learn more about our interns, how they’re building to make a difference with us, and why they chose CHASSE.
Arlene
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Major & School: Construction Management, Mesa Community College
Bucket list item: Design my own home
Meal for life: My mom’s beef tamales
Fun fact: I love horseback riding!
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? I’m looking forward to gaining hands-on experience in preconstruction and positively contributing to the CHASSE Team.
Why CHASSE? CHASSE represents the company culture I’d want to invest my time and career into. So far, CHASSE feels like the kind of team/family that you’d want to go above and beyond for.
What are 3 words you’d use to describe yourself? Determined. Analytical. High-Spirited.
Ben
Hometown: Surprise, Arizona
Major & School: Construction Management, Mesa Community College
Bucket list item: Authentic Katana
Meal for life: Steak
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? I look forward to learning new things and putting what I’ve learned into action.
What do you want to do in the A/E/C industry? I’d like to become a Project Manager or Superintendent eventually.
Bhagyesh
Hometown: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Major & School: Construction Management & Technology, Arizona State University
First concert: Mika Singh in India
Meal for life: Chicken Biryani
Fun fact: I love singing!
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? I’m looking forward to learning with the great team at CHASSE and developing my personality and skills through this learning experience.
Why CHASSE? CHASSE is a firm that not only focuses on business but is also involved in multiple charitable activities.
You’re stranded on a deserted island and given the chance to bring 3 items. What are they? A fishing rod, a fire starter, and a loaded flare gun.
Brendan
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Major & School: Accounting, Northern Arizona University
Bucket list item: Kayak in the Grand Canyon
Go-to karaoke song: Hotel California – The Eagles
What is your favorite part about Arizona? I love Arizona for its weather, even when it’s over 110 degrees in the summer and everything you touch is scalding hot.
What are 3 words you’d use to describe yourself? Determined. Thoughtful. Humorous.
Christian
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Major & School: Architecture, Arizona State University
Bucket list item: Travel
Meal for life: Burrito
What do you want to do in the A/E/C industry? I want to make as big of an impact as I can.
If you could spend one day with any celebrity, who would it be and why? I would spend the day with David Goggins, just to see if he’s real.
You’re stranded on a deserted island and given the chance to bring 3 items. What are they? A boat, a satellite phone, and flares.
What are 3 words you’d use to describe yourself? Spontaneous. Quirky. Wild.
Dan
Hometown: Tempe, Arizona
Major & School: Construction Management, Arizona State University
First concert: Dierks Bentley
Fun fact: I get 40% off all Nike products for life!
Why CHASSE? CHASSE has a family-like culture, great people, and great core values.
If you could spend one day with any celebrity, who would it be and why? Luke Combs – he seems like he knows how to have an all-around good time.
You’re stranded on a deserted island and given the chance to bring 3 items. What are they? A 3D printer. Then I could make any item I wanted.
Daniel
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
School: Construction Management, Coconino Community College
Bucket list item: Drive a tank
Fun fact: I have a twin brother.
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? I’m looking forward to seeing how a job site is run from the field side and the day-to-day tasks.
If you could spend one day with any celebrity, who would it be and why? I’d spend the day with Adam Sandler because he’s a really funny guy.
Daxton
Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado
Major & School: Construction Management, Colorado State University
Meal for life: Surf and Turf
Fun fact: I played competitive basketball for 13 years.
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? I look forward to gaining more experience and developing relationships with the CHASSE Team, the other interns, and our industry partners.
What do you want to do in the A/E/C industry? My dream is to become a Superintendent for the Commercial and K-12 sectors.
What are 3 words you’d use to describe yourself? Passionate. Extroverted. Goofy.
Dejan
Hometown: Sabac, Serbia
Major & School: Construction Management, Arizona State University
First concert: Luke Combs
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? I’m excited to further my knowledge in the industry’s project management, estimating, and scheduling aspects.
Why CHASSE? CHASSE has a culture that I have never seen before. It’s truly different here.
You’re stranded on a deserted island and given the chance to bring 3 items. What are they? A helicopter, fuel, and a pilot to get me off the island.
Gabe
Hometown: Cave Creek, Arizona
Major & School: Construction Management, Northern Arizona University
Bucket list item: Visit Europe
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? Learning more about the building processes and any tricks of the trade or skills.
What do you want to do in the A/E/C industry? I’m currently most interested in pursuing a Project Manager or Superintendent career.
What is your favorite thing about living in Arizona? My favorite thing about Arizona is all the places around to explore and hike. Arizona is diverse from forests to deserts.
Jace
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Major & School: Construction Management, Arizona State University
Bucket list item: Learn how to play guitar
Meal for life: Chicken Alfredo with Mushrooms
Go-to karaoke song: Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? Being hands-on with as much as possible – machinery, materials, and the office side of what goes into plans.
What’s your favorite thing about living in Arizona? You can drive 1-3 hours in any direction and be in completely different terrain, whether it’s the forest, snow, or the country, which I enjoy the most.
What are 3 words you’d use to describe yourself? Outgoing. Active. Crazy.
Jackson
Hometown: Oro Valley, Arizona
Major & School: Construction Management, Arizona State University
Bucket list item: See the Seattle Mariners win the World Series in-person
First concert: Kenny Chesney
Fun fact: I like to hike. Last summer, I got to hike to the top of Mount Washington, a peak in the Olympic Mountains of Washington state.
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? I’m excited to learn more about individual trades and learn how to use field software.
Why CHASSE? This is my second summer interning with CHASSE. CHASSE is a welcoming company and an environment where learning is always encouraged.
Jake
Hometown: Lombard, Illinois
Major & School: Construction Management, Ball State University
Bucket list item: Travel to Greece and visit ancient Greek cities
Meal for life: Nachos
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? I’m excited to gain experience and have a good time.
If you could spend one day with any celebrity, who would it be and why? Tom Brady because I think he’s an amazing guy who’s lived life right and still made time with his family.
Nick
Hometown: Tigard, Oregon
Major & School: Civil Engineering, Oregon State University
First concert: Bruce Springsteen
Meal for life: All-You-Can-Eat Crab
Go-to karaoke song: Love Story – Taylor Swift
What do you want to do in the A/E/C industry? I’m still trying to figure out what I want to do, but I like public relations and going out on-site.
Why CHASSE? I love the community built around CHASSE and how friendly and helpful everyone is.
If you could spend one day with any celebrity, who would it be and why? Ryan Reynolds because I think he’s hilarious and just seems like a cool guy to hang out with.
Nico
Hometown: Nogales, Arizona
School: Architecture, University of Arizona
First concert: Kendrick Lamar
Fun fact: I like to cook and experiment with different recipes and cooking styles.
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? I am looking forward to learning many new things in the field.
Why CHASSE? CHASSE has established itself as a great company and cultivated a great work culture that focuses on building strong teams.
You’re stranded on a deserted island and given the chance to bring 3 items. What are they? Music, a journal/sketchbook, and a Hydro Flask.
Riley
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Major & School: Finance & Economics, Creighton University
Bucket list item: Be in a Star Wars movie/TV show
Meal for life: Strawberry banana smoothies
Fun fact: I play volleyball.
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? Learning different construction management skills and meeting and interacting with people.
If you could spend one day with any celebrity, who would it be and why? Jon Favreau because he’s been in and helped create some of my favorite movies and TV shows.
Sam
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Major & School: Construction Management, Arizona State University
Bucket list item: Go Alaskan Salmon fishing
Meal for life: Quesadillas
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? Getting out in the field and seeing the day-to-day activities of construction, the planning and building processes, and the interactions between our clients and us.
What do you want to do in the A/E/C industry? My goal in the industry is to become either a Project Manager or Superintendent.
Why CHASSE? I’ve heard great things about CHASSE, and the atmosphere and culture seem fantastic.
Shane
Hometown: Peoria, Arizona
Major & School: Construction Management, Northern Arizona University
Bucket list item: Go skydiving
First concert: Lil Tjay
Fun fact: I’m pretty good at snowboarding.
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? I’m excited to ask questions about certain things on-site and get close with my team.
What do you want to do in the A/E/C industry? I want to become a Project Manager or Director eventually.
What are 3 words you’d use to describe yourself? Hardworking. Quick Learner. Determined.
Tristan
Hometown: Sahuarita, Arizona
Major & School: Construction Management, Northern Arizona University
Bucket list item: Go wing-suiting
Fun fact: I was born in Italy.
What are you looking forward to most as a CHASSE Intern? I’m excited to develop my personal experience in construction and add new tools to my toolbox.
What do you want to do in the A/E/C industry? I’d like to do estimating.
