Internship Opportunity – Project Support (Construction/Operations)

Summit Products, Inc; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Products, Inc. in Altoona, IA offers a hands-on summer Internship for a student in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related fields.

You will assist with project coordination and construction operations under the supervision of our General Contractor. Responsibilities include coordinating ongoing projects, managing vendor schedules, supporting bids and vendor communications, handling POs and budget tracking, and conducting site inspections including stormwater (SWPPP)

Qualifications

• Current student in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

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

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Construction Management / Engineering / Business or related

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.