Operations Management Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid 10-week internship

Mentorship and professional dev.

Potential full-time employment after毕业

Job summary

NWU offers a paid 10-week internship at Ready Mix sites in Minnesota. You will gain hands-on experience with operations, production, maintenance, and product knowledge while working closely with experienced operators.

The program emphasizes data collection and analysis to support project strategy, collaboration with geology, engineering and safety teams, and adherence to safety policies. Expect field time and end-of-program presentation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Strong academic performance with a solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Geographic flexibility to work at various sites.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with operational procedures at Ready Mix sites.
• Collect and analyze data to identify process correlations for project strategy.
• Collaborate with operators to monitor heavy equipment performance.
• Work with geology, engineering, and safety teams to understand operations.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental policies and promote safety culture.
• Present internship learnings to the executive leadership team at program end.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Related field (Finance / Business)

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 Ready Mix 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 departments such as geology, engineering, and safety 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 internship learnings and contributions to the executive leadership team at the conclusion of the program.

About You

The company is looking for enthusiastic students who meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Construction Management, Concrete Industry Management, Finance, Business Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong academic performance with a solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Geographic flexibility to work at various sites.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High energy and a proactive approach to new challenges.
• Team player capable of collaborating 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.
• Industry experience within the building materials sector.
• Mentorship and professional development training throughout the summer.
• Dynamic culture valuing diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, and recognition.
• Potential opportunities 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 are responsible for their own transportation to and from worksites.
• Travel to other sites may be required for tours, shadowing, or intern events.