Dennis Group · 3 weeks ago
Construction Manager Co-Op/Internship (Traveling USA) - May 2026
Boone, IA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringDennis Group specializes in planning, designing, engineering, and building food plants for major brands. They are seeking a Construction Manager Co-Op/Intern to oversee daily construction operations, coordinate with subcontractors, manage project schedules and budgets, and ensure site safety.
Building MaterialConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Work with project management on the developing and updating project scopes, budgets, and schedules
Project accounting, budgeting, and cost management
Establish and maintain site safety procedures with our safety team
Oversee process, mechanical and utility equipment installations
Permitting, code and regulatory administration and approval
Change order and general construction administration
Coordination of field engineering
Inspection coordination
Manage third party testing, inspection, and relationships
Research construction management best practices
This role is client facing and you will need to work collaboratively with owners, subs, building officials, and our A/E team
Prepare and administer third-party agreements
Jobsite walk / audits to ensure project is progressing and sub-contractors are following plans per the schedule
Procure project services and equipment (rentals, PPE, etc.)
Manage project punch-list inspection
Promote continuous and productive communication between project participants including internal and external clients and partners
Other tasks as assigned
Support and coordinate facility start up
Prepare and maintain project reports and logs
Work with sub-contractors to ensure schedule compliance and determine alternatives resources or options
Review and maintain submittals, RFIs, Change orders
Work with Project Controllers and Project Manager in responsibilities involving supplier invoices and client billing
Coordinate project close-out activities
Safety responsibilities in different varieties and capabilities
Qualification
Required
Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field
GPA: 3.0 or above
Have a fundamental understanding overseeing subcontractors and driving the project schedule
Have good communication & presentation skills for client interactions - strong technical, organizational, managerial, and communication skills
A fundamental understanding of all phases of construction and an ability to read and interpret construction documents, schedules, and budgets
Work Schedule requirement – Work 10 days onsite, 4 days off
Be willing to work long hours during the summer months – 10+ hours a day
Have a motivated and results orientated attitude
Willing to be relocate during internship to be onsite of project - Meet Travel requirement – Up to 100% travel to projects throughout the USA and possibly Canada
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and prolonged periods of standing and walking around project site with uneven surfaces
Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching
Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers
Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite
Must be able to lift-up to 50 pounds at times
Preferred
Familiarity with Design-build construction method (strongly preferred)
Past job site experience working on industrial building projects - Past internships are strongly preferred
Proficiency with Excel and MS Project is strongly preferred
Benefits
Meal and lodging per diems are provided along with reasonable travel provisions.
Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Paid time off including an open vacation policy
Bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans
Company
Dennis Group
We are the #1 food and beverage design-build firm in the United States.
Founded in 1987
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey R. Lewandoski, P.E.
Senior Partner
Mary Frances Stotler
Senior Partner
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