Operations Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Centro Escolar University; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Full-time opportunities after grad

Job summary

Centro Escolar University is seeking enthusiastic undergraduates for a 10-week paid internship across Ready Mix sites. You will gain hands-on experience with operations, data analysis, and collaboration with multiple departments, including geology, engineering, and safety.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and practical field learning. Successful candidates will be enrolled in Construction Management or related programs, demonstrate strong academics, and be prepared to spend significant time

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in a related field.
• Strong academic performance with 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 player capable of collaborating across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• 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 geology, engineering, and safety to understand full operational scope.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies, fostering a culture of safety.
• Apply skills in daily operations to help achieve team and company goals.
• Present internship learnings to the executive leadership team at program conclusion.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive

Strong work ethic

Education

Undergraduate program in Construction Management or related field

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.