Concrete Industry Management Intern | Duininck Concrete

Duininck Inc.; New London (MN); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay (22–24 USD/hr)

Paid Time Off

Lodging, mileage, meals while on the路

401(k) with company match

Descripción de la vacante

Duininck Concrete in West Central Minnesota seeks a Concrete Industry Management intern to gain hands-on experience across plant operations, batching, quality control, logistics, safety, and customer relations. You'll shadow staff, learn quotes, assist with dispatch, and contribute to production reporting while working toward a bachelor's degree in CIM or related field.

The role offers exposure to portable and stationary plants, field operations, and sales activities, with a strong benefits

Formación

• Full-time college/university student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Concrete Industry Management, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in concrete production and construction industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with proactive approach in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.

Responsabilidades

• Assist plant managers and operators with day-to-day operation of portable and stationary concrete plants.
• Assist batching operations and learn mix designs and project specifications.
• Perform and document quality control testing (slump, air content, temperature, cylinder preparation).
• Help coordinate dispatch, deliveries, and material inventory.
• Support safety inspections, documentation, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Assist the sales team with customer communication, quotes, and project follow-up.
• Help with production and quantity reporting.
• Perform other duties as required.

Conocimientos

Concrete Industry Mgmt

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CIM / construction management / civil engineering or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Concrete Industry Management Intern | Duininck Concrete

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 Concrete, headquartered in West Central Minnesota, serves its clients as industry experts, providing guidance and support for projects of any scale.

As a Concrete Industry Management intern, you will gain firsthand experience across our concrete operations, from portable and stationary plants to the office, field, and relations. You'll see how quality, logistics, safety, sales, and batching work together to deliver concrete on time and to spec.

This internship comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range of $22 to $24 per hour, based on experience and background
• Paid Time Off
• Lodging, mileage, and meals paid for while on the road
• 401(k) with company match, and more!

This position will provide hands-on experience in the following areas:

• Plant operations: Working at both portable and stationary concrete plants, including setup, operation, maintenance, and material handling
• Batching: Learning batch plant controls, mix designs, and how orders are batched to meet project specifications
• Quality management: Assisting with concrete and aggregate testing, sampling, and quality control documentation
• Logistics and dispatch: Supporting truck scheduling, delivery coordination, and material inventory
• Safety: Participating in site safety checks, toolbox talks, and plant safety programs
• Sales and customer relations: Shadowing sales staff, learning how quotes are developed, and seeing how customer relationships are built and maintained

Essential Duties & Position Responsibilities:

• Assist plant managers and operators with the day-to-day operation of portable and stationary concrete plants
• Assist with batching operations and learn to interpret mix designs and project specifications
• Perform and document quality control testing, such as slump, air content, temperature, and cylinder preparation
• Help coordinate dispatch, deliveries, and material inventory
• Support safety inspections, documentation, and compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Assist the sales team with customer communication, quotes, and project follow-up
• Help with production and quantity reporting
• Perform other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A full-time college/university student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Concrete Industry Management, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
• Interest in concrete production, materials, and the construction industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Self-starter with a proactive approach who can adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
• Effective at multitasking while remaining detail oriented
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team of professionals
• Understand and adhere to all safety regulations and Personal Protective Equipment requirements
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification is a plus, but not required

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 80 pounds
• Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch, climb, and sit
• Work extended hours outdoors and in plant environments in a variety of weather conditions

Travel and some 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. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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