2027 GR Internship

Kent Companies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Kent Companies offers a summer internship built for undergraduate students pursuing construction management or a related major. The 12-week program provides rotated experiences across safety, crafts, field leadership, and project management, guided by mentors to ensure success on real projects.

Applicants must be undergraduates, possess a valid driver’s license, have reliable transportation to office and job sites, and be able to pass a drug screen. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student pursuing construction management or a similar major.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation to commute to the Kent Companies office and to area job sites for the duration of the internship.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Rotations span 12 weeks across critical construction areas.
• Safety: guidance from a safety professional for a well-rounded career in construction.
• Craft Experience: gain perspective on labor, materials, and processes that make up a project.
• Field Leadership: strong communication and collaboration between field and office for successful project delivery.
• Project Management/Precon: combine office and job-site experiences to enhance project management abilities.

Education

Undergraduate student pursuing construction management or related major

Job description

This summer internship is for undergraduate students pursuing construction management or a similar major.

KENT COMPANIES

is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide. We deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is recognized as the Leaders in Concrete and ranks #5 on the Top Concrete Contractors List by ENR Magazine.

AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM BUILT FOR YOU

Kent Companies works hard to understand your college courses and work experience to design an internship tailored to you. Your mentors will support you through every rotation and provide resources to ensure your success.

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ROTATIONS

Our internship program follows a 12-week rotation in critical areas of the construction process. These include:

• Safety: Guidance from a safety professional is vital to a well-rounded career in construction
• Craft Experience: You will gain a valuable perspective on key components such as labor, materials, and processes that make up a successful construction project
• Field Leadership: We teach strong communication and collaboration between field and office for successful project delivery
• Project Management/Precon: Combining office and job site experiences will enhance your ability to manage projects effectively.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation to commute to the Kent Companies office and to area job sites for the duration of the internship
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Must be an undergraduate student pursuing construction management or a similar major
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future

Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay