Internship – Construction Management

Job Description

Job Title: Internship – Construction Management

Requisition ID: 177633

Job Level: Internship

Home District/Group: Central District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Are you seeking a hands-on, real-world learning experience directly related to the skills essential for a full-time construction career? This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop, participate, and learn key roles and functions within construction management.

Our mission is to make a difference, and we provide opportunities for you to contribute significantly through our construction operations. Whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, harnessing rivers for energy, or building bridges that connect communities, we rely on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to ensure exceptional execution. We encourage you to bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer immense career and travel opportunities and the profound satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. Kiewit attracts the best for a reason: we provide fast-paced excitement and fulfillment unmatched elsewhere.

District Overview – Kiewit Central District

Kiewit’s Central District stands as one of our largest infrastructure districts, specializing in a diverse range of projects including heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation. We pride ourselves on our ability to self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility work, and more – so be prepared to get your hands dirty! While our headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated across the Rockies, Midwest, and South-Central regions of the United States. We are specifically looking for individuals committed to the construction industry rather than design-focused roles.

Location

Although headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the Central District manages projects spanning anywhere from the Rockies to the Mississippi River. A significant portion of our work is concentrated in Colorado, Tennessee, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Montana. Additionally, we frequently partner with our sister districts on projects in surrounding states such as Texas, Kentucky, and Louisiana. Our projects are situated in both large cities and small towns, necessitating that our people are willing to go where the work is. Your specific job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Ability to travel and relocate as business requires is essential.

Responsibilities

As an intern, you will gain exposure to and assist with various critical construction management tasks, including:

• Field engineering and operation planning.
• Cost control and project scheduling.
• Quantity tracking and material procurement.
• Contract administration, estimating, and supervision of field activities.
• Performing engineering tasks that require standard techniques and handling minor technical problems arising during construction.
• Maintaining required records regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Planning and scheduling specific job segments.
• Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending appropriate solutions/alternatives.
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities) and pricing.
• Working with suppliers to facilitate the handling and expediting of material deliveries.

Qualifications

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Ability to travel or relocate as needed for project assignments.
• Ability 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 in a wide range of climates and environments.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do 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 help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• A team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Common names for this role include: Office Engineer Intern, Office Intern, Field Intern.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance is mandatory.
• 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 policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Overtime and weekend work may be required.
• May work at various different locations, and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation

$20.00/hr – $24.00/hr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

Posting Dates

This posting will be active from: 01/29/2026 – 02/03/2026

Benefits (for Full-time Staff Employees)

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that is 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 contributions, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.