Co-op/Internship (Independence Construction)

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Construction in Brecksville, OH, is seeking Co-op/Interns for the Spring 2027 semester to gain hands-on experience on real projects. You will learn on-site estimating, update field drawings, and coordinate with field teams to support safety and project management.

Candidates must be enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program in civil engineering or construction management, with a strong preference for students planning to commit to at least two terms.

Qualifications

• College students enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program in civil engineering or construction management.
• Internship plan of at least 2 terms is strongly encouraged.
• Co-ops/interns expected to work 40+ hour weeks.
• Some travel is required for the internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist Estimating with quantity take-offs and review subcontractor quotes.
• Update field drawings and document weekly project meetings.
• Support field foremen with toolbox talks and schedule updates.
• Help manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings as needed.
• Gather field conditions information for change orders and cost estimates.

Skills

Estimating

Project coordination

Field safety inspections

RFI process

Education

Pursuing 2- or 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Who is IC?

We are looking for passionate individuals to grow with us. Independence Construction is one of the largest CM businesses headquartered in Northeast Ohio. As part of the DiGeronimo Companies, we offer our clients self-perform services through our affiliated companies, as well as bring an owner’s approach to projects through the company’s work as a developer. We bring our experience and reputation for honesty, integrity, and outstanding performance to the world of design and management in order to ensure the best results for our partners, subcontractors, and community.

What do we believe in?

People

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

Performance

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

Community

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

A Co-op or Intern is responsible for and will learn various jobsite functions including, but not limited to:

• Estimating:
  • Develop quantity take-offs based on project plans
  • Review subcontractor quotations
  • Review project plans and specifications
  • Assist in subcontractor solicitations for proposals
  • Attends and host project walk-throughs
• Assistant Engineer:
  • Update field office drawings as needed
  • Assist in running and documenting weekly project meetings
  • Work with field personnel on daily safety inspections
  • Assist in managing RFI process
  • Work with subcontractors on schedule updates
  • Assist in the management of change orders
  • Research and estimate costs relating to work orders/change orders
  • Report development and updates
• Assistant Superintendent or Field Engineer:
  • Assist in running field foreman meetings and toolbox talks
  • Make weekly look-ahead and monthly baseline schedule updates
  • Generate daily safety inspections and write ups
  • Manage and coordinate subcontractors' location and timing of work
  • Assist in the managing of submittals and shop drawings
  • Assist in gathering field conditions information for RFI's/issues
  • Assist in resolving field logistics issues

Do you have what it takes?

• College Students currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year university pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• It is strongly encouraged that students who intern with Independence Construction plan to do so for at least 2 terms (do not need to be consecutive)
• Co-ops/Interns are required to work 40+ hour weeks, preferably when the student is taking a semester away from school
• A degree of travel is required for the internship

We are Currently looking to fill Co-op/Internship positions for the Spring 2027 Semester.