Campus Intern - All Midwest Locations (Except MN)

JE Dunn Construction; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship program

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction invites a campus intern to gain hands-on experience in project management, estimating, safety, and accounting under close supervision.

You will work with the project team to monitor crew size, materials, and progress, while learning to prepare reports and support various project phases on site.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited Bachelor's Degree program or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and stay energetic under deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and assist project teams.
• Interest in construction project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team with monitoring crew size and materials.
• Provide progress updates and site observations.
• Support closeout activities, punch lists, and manuals.
• Coordinate with vendors and trade partners.
• Support safety programs and on-site culture.
• Develop professional relationships with team and clients.

Skills

Flexibility

High energy

Leadership potential

Strong work ethic

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Enrollment in accredited Bachelor's Degree program or higher

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ yea

Role Summary

Under close and direct supervision, provide basic, routine support for one or more construction or administration-related functions including but not limited to project management, estimating, safety, accounting, etc., to support Company policies and objectives and which provide meaningful real-world, hands-on experience to complement on-going college-level classroom education.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

Campus Interns Will Have The Opportunity To

• Work with the project team to monitor crew size, self-perform hours, materials, quantity and equipment.
• Provide progress updates and reports
• Conduct job site observations with project leadership
• Support the close out of projects, including the punchlist, operations and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, etc.
• Support vendor/trade partner pricing/bid solicitation and coordination
• Participate in all aspects of the project-specific safety plan and culture
• Work collaboratively and create relationships with project team members, trade partners, vendors and clients
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to be flexible
• High energy
• Leadership potential
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Works well under pressure and in deadline situations

Education

• Enrollment in accredited Bachelors Degree program or higher, and coursework in the area(s) related to the internship opportunity

Experience

N/A

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Intern.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.