Field-Based Construction Management Intern (Summer)

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative, headquartered in Bismarck, ND, is seeking a Summer Student Intern in Construction Management. The role bases at our headquarters in Bismarck, ND, with travel to project locations as required

The internship runs May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027, offering hands-on experience in on-site construction management, coordination, and administration for new and existing projects. The position emphasizes safety, budget adherence, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Enrolled as a full-time student in a two year construction management program or related discipline with at least one year completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
• Enrolled as a full-time student in a four year construction management, construction, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering (EAC/ABET accredited) program or related discipline with at least two years completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Transcript required at time of application.
• If your transcript is not attached at time of application, your application will not be reviewed.
• Preferred qualifications include previous internship or relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Shadow a Construction Coordinator as they provide oversight of job site construction management.
• Assist in the oversight of job site construction management to assure projects are managed effectively and the company’s needs are being met.
• Assist with coordinating onsite construction activities between the owner, engineer, contractor, and other involved parties.
• Observe contractor work practices and notify the project lead construction coordinator of any practices that appear to be non-compliant with the contract documents.
• Assist in the Request for Information (RFI) and Change Order Request (COR) process execution on assigned projects.
• Review contractor reports for performance on safety, quality, progress, and cost.
• Attend project meetings to review project achievements and deficiencies.
• Adhere to BEPC Construction Management policies and procedures as they materialize.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Basin Electric Power Cooperative, headquartered in Bismarck, ND, is seeking a Summer Student Intern in Construction Management. The role bases at our headquarters in Bismarck, ND, with travel to project locations as required

The internship runs May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027, offering hands-on experience in on-site construction management, coordination, and administration for new and existing projects. The position emphasizes safety, budget adherence, and timely delivery.