Internship Opportunity – Project Support (Construction/Operations)

summitproducts; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Summit Products is offering an on-site summer internship in Altoona, IA supporting project coordination and construction operations.

You will gain hands-on experience with vendor coordination, PO tracking, site inspections, and working alongside our General Contractor.

Ideal for students in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business who are eager to learn and contribute.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student in CM/Engineering/Business or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with willingness to learn.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing projects and day-to-day coordination tasks.
• Help manage vendor schedules to ensure proper sequencing of work.
• Support the bid process and vendor communications.
• Assist with purchase orders (POs), including tracking, approvals, and budget vs. actual monitoring.
• Conduct general site inspections to ensure work is completed accurately.
• Participate in stormwater inspections (SWPPP) and compliance activities.
• Provide support wherever needed to keep projects running smoothly.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Current student in Construction Management/Engineering/Business

Tools

PO tracking software

MS Excel

Job description

Internship Opportunity – Project Support (Construction/Operations)

Pay: $20/hour

Location: Onsite- 6750 NE 41st Ave. Altoona, Iowa 50009

We are seeking a motivated student for a hands-on summer internship opportunity supporting project coordination and construction operations. This is a great chance to gain real-world experience in project management, vendor coordination, and site oversight while working alongside our General Contractor.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with ongoing projects and day-to-day coordination tasks
• Help manage vendor schedules to ensure proper sequencing of work
• Support the bid process and vendor communications
• Assist with purchase orders (POs), including tracking, approvals, and budget vs. actual monitoring
• Conduct general site inspections to ensure work is completed accurately
• Participate in stormwater inspections (SWPPP) and compliance activities
• Provide support wherever needed to keep projects running smoothly

What We’re Looking For:

• Current student (preferred fields: Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Must be 18+ years of age with a valid driver’s license

This internship offers valuable exposure to real project environments and the opportunity to build practical skills that will support your future career.