Spring 2027 Construction Operations Co-Op (Central Region)

SHOOK CONSTRUCTION CO • Indianapolis, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Shook Construction is seeking a Construction Operations Co-Op for Spring 2027 in the Central Region. This paid internship offers students studying Construction Management, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields the opportunity to apply classroom learning to real construction projects. Co-ops work alongside experienced professionals, have an assigned mentor, and gain practical experience in preconstruction and construction engineering tasks on educational, healthcare, industrial, and water resource projects. The program emphasizes learning by doing, providing exposure to various aspects of the construction industry and opportunities for community involvement.

Requirements

• Currently studying Construction Management, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Seeking a co-op experience for Spring 2027.
• Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
• Willingness to travel overnight and long distances as required.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to service and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Project Managers and Project Engineers with day-to-day responsibilities to ensure construction projects run smoothly, on schedule, and on budget.
• Performing project start-up activities, managing submittals, RFIs, buy-out, and close-out activities.
• Conducting project estimating tasks, including quantity take-offs, pricing items of work, soliciting prices and quotations, bid analysis, good faith effort documentation, and compilation of job cost data.

Benefits

• Paid Co-Op experience
• Assigned mentor
• Opportunities to contribute to real construction projects
• Exposure to different construction opportunities through multiple work terms
• Development of practical skills in quantity take-offs, plans and specifications, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, materials, field quantities, labor, and other construction aspects.
• Opportunities for community outreach and giving back.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED