Construction Management Intern

Job Description

Construction Management Internship – Northwest District

Requisition ID: 179053
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Northwest District
Department: Intern
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Are you ready for a hands-on, real-world learning experience directly connected to the essential skills for a successful full-time construction career? As an intern, you will gain invaluable opportunities to develop, participate, and master key roles and functions within construction management.

Our goal is to place you within the Kiewit market or region that perfectly aligns with your aspirations. Whether your passion lies in boring tunnels through mountains, harnessing the power of rivers for energy, or constructing vital bridges that connect communities, Kiewit offers the platform for your ambitions.

Our core mission is to make a difference, and we provide abundant opportunities for you to contribute significantly through our dynamic construction operations. We rely on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to consistently deliver excellence. Bring your innovative ideas, unwavering commitment to top quality, and strong work ethic. In return, Kiewit offers immense career growth and travel opportunities, coupled with the profound satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. Kiewit attracts the best because we deliver fast-paced excitement and fulfillment unmatched anywhere else.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Northwest District stands as a leader in heavy civil construction. Our expertise spans earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, our operations extend across the northeast United States and parts of the Midwest. We are actively seeking hardworking individuals with a genuine passion for construction to join our team.

Location

A distinctive aspect of Kiewit’s culture is our commitment to going where the work is. This approach inherently exposes your career to a wealth of diverse opportunities. We strategically relocate our teams based on project availability, carefully considering the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs and propel your professional journey.

Responsibilities

• Engage in field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating, and supervision of field activities.
• Perform essential engineering tasks utilizing standard techniques and address minor technical challenges that arise during construction.
• Maintain accurate records pertaining to job progress, costs, and material usage.
• Lead the planning and scheduling of entire jobs or specific job segments.
• Investigate problems and reported incidents, identifying and recommending appropriate solutions or alternatives.
• Review project plans and specifications to accurately determine material requirements (quantities and qualities) and material pricing.
• Collaborate with suppliers to facilitate and expedite the timely delivery of materials.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel or relocate as needed for project assignments.
• Availability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August).
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site across a wide range of climates and environments.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and a proactive approach.
• Possess a strong work ethic, committed to doing what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to actively contribute to ensuring a hazard-free environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative team player with the capability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Possess strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Other common names for this role: Office Engineer Intern, Office Intern, Field Intern.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance is essential.
• Ability to work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, both individually and in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other company policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Overtime and weekends may be required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $20.00/hr – $24.50/hr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 01/09/2026 – 06/01/2026

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. This includes top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.