Construction Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Zipline•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service, aiming to serve all humans equally by providing access to essential goods. The company designs, builds, and operates an autonomous logistics system, making millions of deliveries globally. Zipline's system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and saves time. The Ground Systems Deployment and Construction team is responsible for building functional drone charging sites, encompassing civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering. The intern will support the rollout of systems across multiple metros, managing the process from site identification through permitting, approvals, and construction. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams like Communications, Government Affairs, Engineering, and Operations to operationalize customer sites quickly. The intern will also work with external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, and contractors, and will be involved in contractor evaluation, bid evaluation, design review, site construction management, and project completion.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or related field.
Must have completed the second year of undergraduate studies. Masters and PhD students are also eligible.
Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, and similar tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a willingness to ask questions and learn.
Must be able to travel frequently throughout Dallas-Fort Worth.
Requires transportation (not company provided) and the ability to independently travel to operational sites, events, communities, and partner locations as needed.
Comfort with hands-on work and openness to occasional travel when necessary.
An open mind to help us bring Zipline’s service to new and existing customers!

Responsibilities

Support construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects ensuring schedule and cost targets are met or beaten.
Help develop improvements to construction methods and processes.
Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, landlords, and contractors.
Assist with identifying and mitigating risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
Track and communicate project timelines with internal Zipline teams.
Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction, and site commissioning project phases.
Support construction project quality and site-readiness walks.