About the role#
As a Construction Manager Intern, you will perform the duties of a project site supervisor for food and beverage facility projects. You will oversee daily construction activities, coordinate sub-contractors, and manage project schedules and budgets. This role requires collaboration with internal engineering teams, architects, and external clients to ensure projects move forward from planning through facility start-up.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the development and maintenance of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Manage project accounting, cost tracking, and supplier invoice processing.
- Establish and maintain site safety procedures.
- Coordinate field engineering, inspections, and third-party testing.
- Conduct jobsite walks and audits to verify progress and schedule compliance.
- Review and maintain submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
- Facilitate communication between owners, sub-contractors, and building officials.
- Support facility start-up and project close-out activities.
- Prepare and maintain daily project reports and logs.
What you'll need#
- Junior or Senior status pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Familiarity with the design-build construction method.
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, schedules, and budgets.
- Past job site experience on industrial building projects or previous internships.
- Proficiency with Excel and MS Project.
- Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills for client interactions.
- Willingness to work long hours, including 10-hour days during the summer.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and traverse construction sites in various weather conditions.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work schedule: 10 days on-site, 4 days off.
- Travel: Up to 100% travel to project sites throughout the USA and potentially Canada.
- Relocation: You must be willing to relocate to project sites for the duration of the internship.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
About Dennis Group
Dennis Group is a design-build firm focused on the food and beverage industry. Founded in 1987, the company manages projects ranging from facility design to construction management. It operates from its headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts, with additional offices across the United States, Canada, and Brazil. The firm employs approximately 694 people.
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