Construction Manager Intern/Co-Op (Summer 2027)

External Dennis Group Jobs•Boone, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Dennis Group Construction Manager Intern/Co-Op will fulfill duties of a Construction Manager (CM). CMs are project site supervisors that oversee the daily operations of the construction activities including coordination of sub-contractors, site safety programs, project schedule, and project budget. Our projects are designing and building food and beverage process facilities (Industrial / MEP projects). This involves much coordination with multiple engineering groups and designers / architects. The Construction Manager is a skilled communicator, able to interact with all levels of personnel, coordinate and facilitate meetings with competence, and have strong technical skills in order to function proficiently with multiple types of software programs. The Construction Manager ensures the progression of the project in providing attention and coordination in both field and office construction management tasks. The role functions will include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, project reporting, and an advisory role to project management issues and activities. This role is client facing and you will need to work collaboratively with owners, subs, building officials, and our A/E team. Jobsite walk / audits to ensure project is progressing and sub-contractors are following plans per the schedule. Support and coordinate facility start up. Prepare and maintain project reports and logs. Work with sub-contractors to ensure schedule compliance and determine alternatives resources or options. Review and maintain submittals, RFIs, Change orders. Work with Project Controllers and Project Manager in responsibilities involving supplier invoices and client billing. Promote continuous and productive communication between project participants including internal and external clients and partners. Coordinate project close-out activities. Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
GPA: 3.0 or above.
Have a fundamental understanding overseeing subcontractors and driving the project schedule.
Have good communication & presentation skills for client interactions - strong technical, organizational, managerial, and communication skills.
A fundamental understanding of all phases of construction and an ability to read and interpret construction documents, schedules, and budgets.
Work 10 days onsite, 4 days off.
Be willing to work long hours during the summer months – 10+ hours a day.
Have a motivated and results orientated attitude.
Willing to be relocate during internship to be onsite of project
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and prolonged periods of standing and walking around project site with uneven surfaces.
Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.
Must be able to lift-up to 50 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Design-build construction method (strongly preferred).
Past job site experience working on industrial building projects - Past internships are strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Excel and MS Project is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with project management on the developing and updating project scopes, budgets, and schedules
Project accounting, budgeting, and cost management
Establish and maintain site safety procedures with our safety team
Support process, mechanical and utility equipment installations
Permitting, code and regulatory administration
Coordination of field engineering
Inspection coordination
Support third party testing, inspection, and relationships
Jobsite walk / audits to ensure project is progressing and sub-contractors are following plans per the schedule
Support and coordinate facility start up
Prepare and maintain project reports and logs
Work with sub-contractors to ensure schedule compliance and determine alternatives resources or options
Review and maintain submittals, RFIs, Change orders
Work with Project Controllers and Project Manager in responsibilities involving supplier invoices and client billing
Promote continuous and productive communication between project participants including internal and external clients and partners
Coordinate project close-out activities
Other tasks as assigned