Construction Intern: Hands-On Field Experience & Mentorship

Simon; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

Job summary

Simon, a Colas USA subsidiary, invites students to join its internship program in Rapid City, SD. This role provides hands-on experience across administrative and operational areas, with mentorship and networking opportunities to complement academic studies in business, engineering, and construction management.

Interns will support safety culture, assist with project planning and cost tracking, and gain exposure to bid processes, material coordination, and customer relations while contributing

Qualifications

• Pursuing Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management degree.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving history required.

Responsibilities

• Support safety initiatives and follow the Safety Steering and CI teams' guidelines.
• Assist project teams with planning, cost control, and scheduling tasks.
• Coordinate material purchases, deliveries, and forecasting.
• Engage in customer relationship development activities.
• Operate basic heavy equipment and perform related tasks.
• Contribute to project work and complete internship requirements.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Takeoffs/Bidding

Construction internship

Education

Civil/Mechanical Eng or Construction Mgmt degree

Valid driver's license

Tools

Takeoffs software

Bidding software

Job description

Simon, a Colas USA subsidiary, invites students to join its internship program in Rapid City, SD. This role provides hands-on experience across administrative and operational areas, with mentorship and networking opportunities to complement academic studies in business, engineering, and construction management.

Interns will support safety culture, assist with project planning and cost tracking, and gain exposure to bid processes, material coordination, and customer relations while contributing