Construction Management Intern | Heavy Civil Construction

Duininck Inc.

Spicer, MNFull-time$22–26/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$22–26/hr

Location

Spicer, MN

Role Type

Internship

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Duininck Inc. seeks a Construction Management Intern to gain hands‑on experience on heavy highway and civil projects, shadowing superintendents and project managers while assisting with crew coordination, scheduling, documentation, and safety compliance across various Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa sites.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction ManagementCivil EngineeringConstruction EngineeringMicrosoft Office SuiteBid2Win SoftwareStrong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationSelf-StarterEffective MultitaskingDetail OrientedTeam CollaborationSafety Regulations AdherencePhysical Lifting 80 Pounds

Qualifications

High School DiplomaPursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementPursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringPursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering1+ Years Relevant ExperienceMust Travel and Work Saturdays

Benefits

401(k) Match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Duties

Construction Management Intern | Heavy Civil Construction

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

From highways and municipal projects to commercial developments, excavation, underground utilities, and paving, we take pride in shaping the infrastructure that helps the communities we work in thrive. Our work is about more than construction; it's about supporting the communities where we live and work, creating opportunities for growth on our crews, and building lasting value for generations to come.

As an intern with our Heavy Highway & Heavy Civil teams, you will have an opportunity to gain firsthand construction knowledge and experience while ensuring that the full range of construction activities are completed efficiently and successfully.

This internship comes with a strong benefits package including:

Competitive pay range of $22 to $26 per hour, based on experience and background.
Paid Time Off
Housing Available (when applicable)
Lodging, Milage, and Meals paid for while on the road
401K with company match, and more!

This position will provide a "hands-on" experience in some of the following areas:

Job Shadowing Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators and Crew Leads.
Working alongside laborers in all aspects of road construction
Assisting in the management of small crews and scheduling, including the documentation of daily activities and crew time recordings, safety checks for projects and weekly meetings
Managing critical path timelines.
Participating in construction meetings with owners, architects, and engineers.
Understanding construction plans and assisting in surveying.
Experience with estimating and utilizing Bid2Win software.

The location of the projects are yet to be determined, but may be located in a number of locations within MN, SD, ND, or IA.

Essential Duties & Position Responsibilities:

Assist in the day-to-day management of overall project operations, people, and processes to help in learning all facets of the construction industry.
Assist Project Managers with technical compliance and oversight of construction activities and field operations.
Assist Field Superintendents in documenting daily and weekly progress reports.
Assist with quality and quantity reporting.
Read and interprets drawings, blueprints, specifications, and related technical documents.
Assist with project scheduling and coordination
Perform other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

A full-time college/university student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or construction engineering
Basic knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods, etc.) as well as an understanding of industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities
Strong written and verbal skills. Ability to read, write, and interpret reports, manuals, and correspondence
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
Self-starter with a proactive approach who can adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
Effective multitasking while remaining detail oriented.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team of professionals.
Understand and adhere to all safety regulations.
Understand and adhere to the Personal Protection Equipment requirements.

Physical and other requirements:

Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch and sit.
Work extended hours out of doors in a variety of weather conditions.
Travel and some Saturday work are required.

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

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