Operations Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Thinklance LLP; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid 10-week internship starting June

Mentorship and professional training

Practical industry experience

Dynamic culture valuing diversity

Potential for full-time employment

Job summary

Thinklance LLP is offering a 10-week internship across aggregate sites in Minnesota. You will gain hands-on experience with operations, production, maintenance, and product knowledge while spending significant time in the field.

You will collect and analyze data, support strategy development, monitor heavy equipment with operators, and collaborate with geology, engineering, and safety teams. Travel to different sites is expected during the internship.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student majoring in Construction Management, Concrete Industry Management, Finance, Business Management, Civil Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong academic performance with solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Geographic flexibility to work at various sites.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High energy and proactive approach to new challenges.
• Team players able to collaborate across organizational levels.
• Willingness to spend significant time in the field gaining hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with operational procedures, production, maintenance activities, and product knowledge at Aggregate sites.
• Collect and analyze data to identify process correlations and support strategy development for ongoing projects.
• Work alongside operators to monitor and maintain heavy equipment for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with geology, engineering, and safety departments to understand full operational scope.
• Adhere to and promote health, safety, and environmental policies, fostering a culture of safety.
• Apply a range of skills in daily operations to help achieve team and company goals.
• Present learnings and contributions to executive leadership at internship conclusion.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Field readiness

Education

Undergraduate student in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Gain hands-on experience with operational procedures, production, maintenance activities, and product knowledge at Aggregate sites.
• Collect and analyze data to identify process correlations and support strategy development for ongoing projects.
• Work alongside operators to monitor and maintain heavy equipment for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with geology, engineering, and safety departments to understand full operational scope.
• Adhere to and promote health, safety, and environmental policies, fostering a culture of safety.
• Apply a range of skills in daily operations to help achieve team and company goals.
• Present learnings and contributions to executive leadership at internship conclusion.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Undergraduate students majoring in Construction Management, Concrete Industry Management, Finance, Business Management, Civil Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong academic performance with solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Geographic flexibility to work at various sites.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High energy and proactive approach to new challenges.
• Team players able to collaborate across organizational levels.
• Willingness to spend significant time in the field gaining hands-on experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid 10-week internship starting June 1, 2027.
• Mentorship and professional development training throughout the summer.
• Opportunity to gain practical industry experience.
• Dynamic culture valuing diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, and recognition.
• Potential for full-time employment after graduation.

Schedule and Environment

• Onsite role with a mandatory 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts.
• Work environments include quarry, sand/gravel site, surface mine, construction site, and ready-mix plant, with exposure to moving equipment, airborne particles, and outdoor weather.
• Interns responsible for their own transportation to worksites.
• Possible travel to other sites for tours, shadowing, or intern events.