2027 Golf Course Construction Internship

Duininck Companies; Willmar, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Duininck Companies is seeking a Golf Course Construction Intern to gain hands-on field experience on diverse golf course projects. The role reports to the on-site Project Superintendent and involves shadowing, small crew management, scheduling, and documentation. The position requires relocation to project sites and outdoor work in varying weather, with travel and weekend duties.

Starting pay is $20/hour. The internship emphasizes safety, site planning, and practical skills in GPS surveying,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety regulations and PPE requirements.
• Ability to work with project superintendents and labor crews.
• Willingness to travel and relocate for out-of-state projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Shadow on-site project superintendents and assist crews.
• Schedule and manage small crews and tasks.
• Support documentation of daily activities and field reports.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance on sites.
• Operate equipment as needed and assist with labor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team leadership

GPS guidance

Plan interpretation

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Current Openings - Construction & Materials

2027 Golf Course Construction Internship

US, MN, Delano, US, MN, Minneapolis, US, GA, Atlanta

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

Duininck Golf is a nationally recognized leader in golf course construction, specializing in renovations, restorations, re-models and new course development. Our mission is to build excellence guided by one standard: "Building the Best Golf."

At Duininck Golf our employees enjoy:

• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance within the company.
• A culture that supports personal and professional success.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• We like to have fun in our work!

We’re seeking a Golf Course Construction Intern with similar values who can apply his or her expertise. This individual will report to the on-site Project Superintendent.

This position will provide a "hands‑on" experience in some of the following areas:

• job shadowing with on-site Project Superintendents and working alongside laborers in all aspects of golf course construction
• managing small crews
• scheduling and critical path timeline
• as-built plans, reading plans, surveying with GPS equipment
• documentation of daily activities
• safety checks for projects
• labor and operate equipment

Project locations are yet to be determined but will require the student to relocate out of state from our Golf location in Delano, MN.

Starting pay is $20/hour.

Skills and Abilities:

• Understand and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Understand and adhere to the Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Physical and other requirements:

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch, and sit.
• Work extended hours outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Travel and Saturday work are required.

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or citizenship status.