Co-op/Internship (Independence Construction)

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Excavating, Inc. is offering Co-op/Internship positions for the Spring 2027 semester in Columbus, Ohio. Interns will learn various jobsite functions including estimating, field engineering, and superintendent tasks, with exposure to project planning and safety processes.

Candidates are college students pursuing a civil engineering, construction management, or related degree, expected to work 40+ hours weekly, with travel as needed. Prior internship experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a civil engineering or construction management degree during the internship.
• Strong interest in estimating, field operations, and project coordination.
• Willingness to work 40+ hours per week and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Estimating: develop quantity take-offs based on project plans.
• Review subcontractor quotations and project plans.
• Assist in subcontractor solicitations for proposals.
• Attend and help host project walk-throughs.
• Assist in updating field office drawings and documenting meetings.
• Support safety inspections and RFI process.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on schedule updates and change orders.
• Assist in gathering field conditions for RFIs/issues and field logistics.

Education

Pursuing civil engineering or construction management degree

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.

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.