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Opus · 4 months ago

College Recruitment Program - Project Intern/Co-Op

10350 Bren Rd. W., Minnetonka, MN, 55343, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Opus is looking to hire Project Interns and Co-Ops in various markets to begin Summer 2026, providing an opportunity for college students to gain practical experience in design and construction tasks. The role involves supporting project management, ensuring safety and compliance, and developing project management skills through collaboration with team members.

Commercial Real EstateConstructionProperty Development

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work with the safety department to have working knowledge of the federal OSHA standards that apply to the project(s)

Support the project management team in providing the labor, materials, equipment and other resources necessary to perform each project safely

Assist with and/or manage the construction and “activation” of assigned projects, ensuring project meets budget, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction criteria

Review drawings, budgets, schedules, and other project-related matters with job site superintendent

Confer with supervisor while reviewing schedule, cost, and sales decisions when necessary

Share job cost responsibility through monitoring budgets and schedules, resolving problems, and reporting cost projections to supervisor on a monthly or more frequent basis

Assist with the negotiation and writing of subcontracts and change orders for appropriate Opus associate(s) and/or subcontractors’ signatures

Manage the LEED (or other sustainable/green building initiative process) documentation

Strengthen interpersonal skills through development of productive relationships with team and company personnel

Strive to optimize team effectiveness and help coordinate project team

Initiate meetings to keep supervisor informed of project status and progress

Acquire understanding of building code and design

Complete non-project assignments related to background, capabilities and interest

Qualification

Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementLEED CertificationProject ManagementTeam CoordinationInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingEffective Communication

Required

Current enrollment in pursuit of Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Ability to work productively with others, solve problems independently, communicate effectively and lead projects

Ability to demonstrate ongoing progress toward acquiring skills, knowledge and abilities of a Project Engineer II

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B)

Company

Opus

Opus® is a group of commercial real estate development, design and construction companies headquartered in Minneapolis with offices and projects across the country.

Founded in 2010