Construction Manager Intern/Co-Op (Summer 2027)

External Dennis Group Jobs•Jessup, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A Dennis Group Construction Manager Intern/Co-Op fulfills the duties of a Construction Manager, who supervises daily project-site construction operations, including subcontractor coordination, site safety, schedules, and budgets. Projects involve the design and construction of food and beverage processing facilities, including industrial and MEP work, and require coordination with engineering groups, designers, and architects. The role requires strong communication and technical skills to work with personnel at all levels, facilitate meetings, and use multiple software programs. It supports project progression through field and office construction management, including contract administration, planning and scheduling, reporting, and advising on project management issues and activities. This is a site-based internship with a 10-days-on/4-days-off schedule and up to 100% overnight travel to projects throughout the United States and possibly Canada. Projects typically last 6 to 12 or more months. Relocation during the internship may be required to work at a project site. Meal and lodging per diems and reasonable travel provisions are provided. The intern may work 10 or more hours per day during the summer and must be on call for jobsite delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues. Dennis Group plans, designs, engineers, and builds food plants for major brands, focusing exclusively on the food and beverage industry. The company offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off with an open vacation policy; bonus and profit-sharing programs; and retirement plans.

Requirements

Be a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field.
Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Have a fundamental understanding of overseeing subcontractors and driving project schedules.
Have strong technical, organizational, managerial, communication, and presentation skills for client interactions.
Understand all phases of construction and be able to read and interpret construction documents, schedules, and budgets.
Be willing to work 10 days onsite followed by 4 days off.
Be willing to work long hours during the summer, including 10 or more hours per day.
Be willing to relocate during the internship to be onsite at a project.
Be willing to travel up to 100% to projects throughout the United States and possibly Canada.
Be available on call to address jobsite delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Be able to traverse and inspect all areas of a jobsite in all types of weather and across uneven surfaces, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
Be able to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer, and standing and walking around a project site.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the design-build construction method is strongly preferred.
Past jobsite experience on industrial building projects; past internships are strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Excel and MS Project is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with project management to develop and update project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
Support project accounting, budgeting, and cost management.
Establish and maintain site safety procedures with the safety team.
Support process, mechanical, and utility equipment installations.
Handle permitting, code, and regulatory administration.
Coordinate field engineering.
Coordinate inspections and support third-party testing, inspections, and relationships.
Collaborate with owners, subcontractors, building officials, and the architecture and engineering team.
Conduct jobsite walks and audits to monitor project progress and subcontractor compliance with plans and schedules.
Support and coordinate facility startup.
Prepare and maintain project reports and logs.
Work with subcontractors to ensure schedule compliance and identify alternative resources or options.
Review and maintain submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and change orders.
Work with Project Controllers and the Project Manager on supplier invoices and client billing responsibilities.
Promote productive communication among internal and external project participants, clients, and partners.
Coordinate project close-out activities.
Perform other tasks as assigned.