Field Operations Intern — Construction Leadership

Wolverine Construction; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

PPE provided

Job summary

Wolverine Construction offers a paid 12-week summer internship based in Grand Rapids or southeast Michigan. You will gain hands-on experience on active jobsites, working with superintendents and trade subcontractors to deliver real construction projects while developing leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Throughout the program you’ll participate in planning meetings, observe field operations, and support safety initiatives as you document progress and help close out projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student in construction management or related field.
• Seeking hands-on learning on live projects.
• Able to work on-site in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Support daily construction operations on active jobsites with Superintendents and Field Engineers.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to meet safety, quality, and schedule goals.
• Participate in site logistics, material deliveries, equipment coordination, and workforce planning.
• Monitor progress and communicate updates on schedule, quality, and field conditions.
• Conduct regular jobsite walks to observe activities and identify issues.
• Assist with site-specific safety initiatives and daily safety observations.
• Support project closeout activities including punch list coordination and final inspections.
• Observe weekly planning meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Identify field challenges affecting productivity, quality, schedule or safety.
• Review plans and field conditions to translate design into execution.
• Track milestones and upcoming work activities; communicate constraints.
• Participate in quality control to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Document daily construction activities through reports, photos, and logs.
• Attend owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings to understand communication processes.
• Promote Safety First culture on site and identify hazards.
• Develop communication and leadership skills to coordinate field personnel and trade partners.

Job description

Wolverine Construction offers a paid 12-week summer internship based in Grand Rapids or southeast Michigan. You will gain hands-on experience on active jobsites, working with superintendents and trade subcontractors to deliver real construction projects while developing leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Throughout the program you’ll participate in planning meetings, observe field operations, and support safety initiatives as you document progress and help close out projects.