Construction Manager Intern/Co-Op (Summer 2027)

External Dennis Group Jobs•Birmingham, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A Dennis Group Construction Manager Intern/Co-Op fulfills the duties of a Construction Manager, overseeing day-to-day construction activities at project sites. The position supports coordination of subcontractors, site safety programs, schedules, budgets, and construction management work in both the field and office. Dennis Group designs and builds food and beverage process facilities, including industrial and MEP projects, requiring coordination with engineering groups, designers, and architects. The role involves contract administration, project planning and scheduling, project reporting, and advising on project management issues and activities. It is client-facing and requires collaboration with owners, subcontractors, building officials, and the architecture and engineering team. The internship is site-based, 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. Meal and lodging per diems and reasonable travel provisions are provided. Dennis Group plans, designs, engineers, and builds food plants for major brands. The company offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off with an open vacation policy, bonuses, profit-sharing, 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.
Have a fundamental understanding of construction phases and the ability to read and interpret construction documents, schedules, and budgets.
Meet the work schedule requirement of 10 days onsite followed by 4 days off.
Be willing to work long hours during the summer months, including 10 or more hours per day.
Be willing to relocate during the internship to work onsite at a project.
Meet travel requirements of up to 100% travel to projects throughout the United States and possibly Canada.
Be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods, and stand and walk around project sites with uneven surfaces for prolonged periods.
Be able to traverse and inspect all jobsite areas in all types of weather, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
Be able to work around characteristic construction site dangers.
Be on call to address jobsite delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

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 installation of process, mechanical, and utility equipment.
Handle permitting, code, and regulatory administration.
Coordinate field engineering.
Coordinate inspections and support third-party testing, inspections, and related relationships.
Collaborate with owners, subcontractors, building officials, and the architecture and engineering team.
Conduct jobsite walks and audits to check 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 support schedule compliance and identify alternative resources or options.
Review and maintain submittals, requests for information, and change orders.
Work with Project Controllers and the Project Manager on supplier invoices and client billing.
Promote productive communication among internal and external project participants and partners.
Coordinate project close-out activities.
Perform other tasks as assigned.