Construction Management Internship (Summer 2027)

Woolpert
Dayton +5 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Students pursuing Civil Engineering or construction management with a preference for fieldwork will find this hands-on internship with real-world project exposure.

Best fit for

  • Students pursuing Civil Engineering or construction management with a preference for fieldwork will find this hands-on internship with real-world project exposure.
    — “Pursuing a Civil Engineering or construction management degree (or related field)”
  • Candidates who enjoy working on-site with construction teams and are comfortable with travel and overnight stays.
    — “Assignments may include travel and extended overnight stays.”
  • Individuals interested in gaining practical experience in aviation, road, and bridge construction projects.
    — “Work on-site alongside the Woolpert construction management team working on aviation and/or road and bridge construction projects.”

Things to consider

  • No housing or relocation assistance is provided, which may impact candidates not local to the listed locations.
    — “Woolpert does not provide housing or relocation for internships/co-ops.”
  • Visa sponsorship is not available, so only candidates with existing work authorization in the U.S. should apply.
    — “Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with materials testing, drones, or pavement inspection tools in your resume and interview.
    — “Opportunity to work with current technology including, materials testing, drones, pavement profilograph, surveying, pipe inspections and pavement marking reflectometer testing.”
  • Emphasize your ability to interpret construction documents and produce clear reports.
    — “Reviews and interprets construction documents, site drawings, as-built drawings, and specifications”
  • Showcase your self-reliance and multitasking skills with specific examples from academic or work experiences.
    — “Have exceptional multitasking and time management skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project completion
  • quality construction
  • timely project delivery
Typical background
pursuing a degree in civil engineering or construction management

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction ManagementProject InspectionQuality ControlConstruction Documents ReviewReportingCommunicationTeamwork

Preferred

Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

Stack & domain

Construction ManagementProject ManagementQuality ControlQuality AssuranceConstruction InspectionMaterials TestingDronesPavement ProfilographSurveyingPipe InspectionsPavement Marking Reflectometer TestingCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingTime ManagementMultitaskingSelf-motivationSelf-relianceAdaptabilityAttitudeConstructionEngineeringGeospatial Services

About the role

Original posting from Woolpert via Greenhouse

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Overview

The Construction Manager Intern will work on-site alongside the Woolpert construction management team working on aviation and/or road and bridge construction projects. Projects could consist of bridge deck overlays or replacements, highway paving, or reconstruction, airport runway or taxiway construction, electrical (nav aids, lighting, conduit, etc.) or, subgrade stabilization – to name a few. All these projects directly impact the communities where we live and work.

We are open to students in the following states: Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Utah, Indiana or Ohio

This internship has a significant portion of work onsite/in-office. Woolpert does not provide housing or relocation for internships/co-ops.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What you will do:

Work as a member of an industry leading construction management team

Assist construction managers with inspections of construction projects and materials for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and approved construction plans/specifications

Gain real-world experience by working on actual projects alongside experienced inspectors and construction managers

Assist on a variety of projects spanning clients and disciplines.

Work as a member of a team that coordinates with other internal teams and external subs and clients.

Perform tasks and solve problems alongside the construction management team

Evaluate, select and apply standard techniques, procedures and criteria

Assists with performing quality control reviews and quality assurance procedures within areas of expertise

Reviews and interprets construction documents, site drawings, as-built drawings, and specifications

Produce daily and weekly reports

Opportunity to work with current technology including, materials testing, drones, pavement profilograph, surveying, pipe inspections and pavement marking reflectomer testing.

What you will bring:

Don’t have all of these? That’s ok, we know you’re coming to learn. Apply if you think this can be a good fit.

Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, preferably with at least sophomore status

Pursuing a Civil Engineering or construction management degree (or related field)

Have a general interest in construction management / inspection

Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Have a good attitude

Be self-motivated and self-reliant

Have exceptional multitasking and time management skills

Have reliable transportation

Ability to analyze and program independently

Applies professional judgment and discretion

Enjoy being in the field rather than behind a desk

Assignments may include travel and extended overnight stays.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range$23—$27 USDFind out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Source: Woolpert careers (Greenhouse)

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