Field Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Graham Construction a 3G Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Construction, a 3G Company, offers a Field Engineer Intern position in Central Iowa for the summer of 2027. This field-based internship provides hands-on exposure to active construction projects, safety practices, and client communications.

Interns will work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent, using Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Projects to document progress and support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in construction management or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate and document Safety Walks.
• Complete jobsite progress photos and reports.
• Update client on job progress via the Client app.
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with duties.
• Promote and enforce safety policies.
• Create and present an intern project with other interns.
• Complete intern educational projects (e.g., estimating).
• Attend company events and safety meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Night/weekend flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in construction management/related degree

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Projects

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Field Engineer Intern

Purpose: The purpose of the Graham Construction, a 3G Company Internship Program, is to provide a training and educational opportunity for selected college students. The overall objective of this program is to develop well-trained individuals to prepare them for their future career as eventual field or project leaders. In addition to training, the internship program is an effort to retain potential long-term employees whose experience and Core Values match those of Graham Construction, a 3G Company.

Graham Construction, a 3G Company’s core purpose is to build relationships. Relationships both internally and externally help guide our clients from concept to completion. We operate with 5 core values in mind each day.

Core Values

• We Live the Graham Mentality
• We Never Compromise Our Reputation
• We Do Whatever it Takes to Get the Job Done
• We Are Professional
• We Are ALL Committed to Safety.

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Job Duties

• Participate and document Safety Walks
• Complete jobsite progress photos and reports
• Document foremen meeting minutes
• Review and learn about 6-week schedule from the superintendent
• Update client of job progress via keeping the information on the Client app up to date
• Assist with RFIs (Request for Information), ASIs (Architects Supplemental Instruction), PRs (Proposal Request), submittals, closeouts and other documentation
• Attend Pre-punch, punch list items & punch list walk with architect
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with various duties
• Promote and enforce safety policies
• Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Projects, and Outlook
• Follow Graham Core Processes, including jobsite checklists
• Maintain great relationships with owners/clients, architects, trade partners, and other industry representatives
• Attend job site tour visits to learn about various types of Construction projects
• Create and present an intern project with other interns
• Complete intern educational projects (ex. Estimating assignments)
• Attend company-wide events, such as the safety meeting, quarterly retreats, and the State of the Company meeting.
• All other duties as assigned

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you’ll bring

• Obtaining a bachelor’s (preferred) or associate degree in construction management/related degree
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary

Legal Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass post-offer employment testing
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test
• Must be able to navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Ability to work within one of Graham Construction, a 3G Company’s operational areas as assigned

About Graham Construction, a 3G Company

John Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. Graham Construction, a 3G Company, has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager. The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer.

Notes

Note - This is a field-based position and will be placed throughout the Central Iowa region. This position will not be an in-office role.

Note - This is a summer 2027 internship and will be from May - August 2027.