Hands-On Construction Superintendent Intern

Woodruff Construction, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodruff Construction is seeking a Superintendent Intern to gain hands-on, field-based experience on active commercial projects in Iowa City. You will work alongside seasoned superintendents, supporting day-to-day site operations and safety practices.

You’ll help coordinate workers, materials and equipment, verify plans and specs are followed, and learn how project teams stay on schedule and within budget. This role offers practical training in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• College students in construction management, construction engineering, or related field.
• Strong interest in a career in construction and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in an active construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of an active construction jobsite
• Help coordinate workers, materials and equipment
• Assist in ensuring work follows project plans, specifications and quality standards
• Help maintain a safe, organized and productive jobsite
• Gain experience tracking project progress and staying on schedule
• Learn how superintendents manage projects from start to finish
• Perform construction-related tasks and gain hands-on field experience
• Work alongside project managers, subcontractors and other members of the construction team

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Relaiable

Education

College sophomores, juniors or seniors pursuing construction management or related field

Job description

Woodruff Construction is seeking a Superintendent Intern to gain hands-on, field-based experience on active commercial projects in Iowa City. You will work alongside seasoned superintendents, supporting day-to-day site operations and safety practices.

You’ll help coordinate workers, materials and equipment, verify plans and specs are followed, and learn how project teams stay on schedule and within budget. This role offers practical training in a collaborative setting.