Construction Management Intern

Job Description

Finance Analyst Intern – South Central District (Summer 2027) | Kiewit

The Tone:
This is an internship at Kiewit, a leading infrastructure company that constructs tunnels, energy projects, and bridges. This role offers a hands-on learning experience directly related to skills essential for a full-time construction career. You will develop and participate in key functions within construction management, making a tangible difference by contributing to large-scale infrastructure projects. Kiewit depends on skilled professionals to deliver top-quality results, offering opportunities for career growth and the satisfaction of building significant new structures.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full Time Temporary
• Location: In-person – South Central District (Project-based assignments across TX, OK, AR, LA)

• Team: Operational Finance within the South Central District
• Mission: Develop and learn key roles and functions within construction management on critical infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Oversight: Assist with field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, and contract administration.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Perform engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and resolve minor technical issues that arise during construction.
• Record Management: Maintain accurate records regarding job progress, costs, and material usage.
• Planning & Scheduling: Contribute to the planning and scheduling of specific job segments or entire projects.
• Issue Resolution: Investigate problems or incidents, identifying and recommending appropriate solutions or alternatives.
• Material Management: Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities, qualities, and pricing) and work with suppliers to facilitate and expedite material delivery.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience: Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August) and willingness to travel or relocate as needed for project assignments.
• Skills: Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in various climates and environments, strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity, and safety.