Concrete Industry Management Intern: Field & Plant

Duininck; New London (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Lodging, mileage, and meals paid for?e

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Duininck Concrete is offering a Concrete Industry Management intern role in West Central Minnesota, combining hands-on work at portable and stationary plants with office, field, and customer relations exposure. You will learn about safety, logistics, batching, and quality control while supporting the sales team and project delivery.

Ideal candidates are full-time undergraduates pursuing CIM, construction management, civil engineering, or related fields, with strong communication skills and a

Qualifications

• 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.
• Self-starter with 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 PPE requirements.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across concrete operations from portable and stationary plants to the office, field, and relations.
• Learn batch plant controls, mix designs, and how orders are batched to meet project specifications.
• Assist with concrete and aggregate testing, sampling, and quality control documentation.
• Support truck scheduling, delivery coordination, and material inventory.
• Participate in site safety checks, toolbox talks, and plant safety programs.
• Shadow sales staff, learning how quotes are developed and how customer relationships are built and maintained.
• Assist plant managers and operators with day-to-day operation of plants.
• Assist with batching operations and interpret mix designs and project specifications.
• Perform and document quality control testing (slump, air content, temperature, cylinder prep).
• Help coordinate dispatch, deliveries, and material inventory.
• Support safety inspections, documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Assist the sales team with customer communication, quotes and project follow-up.
• Help with production and quantity reporting.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Multitasking

Team player

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Concrete Industry Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Duininck Concrete is offering a Concrete Industry Management intern role in West Central Minnesota, combining hands-on work at portable and stationary plants with office, field, and customer relations exposure. You will learn about safety, logistics, batching, and quality control while supporting the sales team and project delivery.

Ideal candidates are full-time undergraduates pursuing CIM, construction management, civil engineering, or related fields, with strong communication skills and a