Traveling Construction Coordinator Intern

Van Meter • Cedar Rapids, IA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Traveling Construction Coordinator Intern, you’ll gain hands on experience supporting job sites and ensuring smooth material flow for large-scale projects. You’ll collaborate with sales, operations, and customers, learning agile construction practices and inventory management on job sites. This internship prepares you for a potential future role on our Traveling Team after graduation. This individual expresses behavior that supports our company culture (5 P’s) and our purpose: creating lasting value to those we serve. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: Coordinate Materials & Tools: Order, receive, and distribute materials and tools to keep projects moving. Maintain Jobsite Organization: Manage inventory, clean and stock work areas, and set up fabrication stations. Support Construction Operations: Assist with wire cutting, labeling, and assembly of lights and other components. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Inside Sales, Purchasing, and Operations to meet customer needs. Drive Safely & Efficiency: Apply best practices for safety, continuous improvement, and cost control.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to learn, adapt, and work independently or in a team
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and dependable
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• High School Graduate
• College sophomore or junior status
• Ability to travel all summer and work extended shifts
• Ability to lift 70 lbs. and operate lift truck equipment
• Basic computer skills: knowledge of Eclipse or RF scanners is a plus

Nice To Haves

• Previous Customer Service preferred
• Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Materials & Tools: Order, receive, and distribute materials and tools to keep projects moving.
• Maintain Jobsite Organization: Manage inventory, clean and stock work areas, and set up fabrication stations.
• Support Construction Operations: Assist with wire cutting, labeling, and assembly of lights and other components.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Inside Sales, Purchasing, and Operations to meet customer needs.
• Drive Safely & Efficiency: Apply best practices for safety, continuous improvement, and cost control.

What This Job Offers

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