Student Internship - Construction Administration and Management

Olsson; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Olsson's Construction Administration and Management internship offers hands-on experience on civil infrastructure projects, including public utility, heavy highway, and airports. You will work with our team to support construction oversight, inspections, documentation, and client communications.

All duties are designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world practice; you’ll read drawings, identify safety hazards, and coordinate with contractors.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, surveying, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assist with duties related to construction management, administration, observation, and inspection.
• Learn to read engineering drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Develop project documentation and support contractor management and stakeholder communication.
• Work across terrains and weather conditions; weekend or overnight travel may be required.

Skills

Team collaboration

Ownership of work

Attention to detail

Overtime readiness

Education

Pursuing a degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, surveying, or related field

Job description

Student Internship - Construction Administration and Management

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people‑centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As a summer 2027 student intern with our Construction Administration and Management team, you will perform meaningful, hands‑on, real‑world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You will assist with a variety of duties related to construction management, construction administration, observation, and inspection for civil infrastructure projects that could include public utility, heavy highway, municipal streets, airports, water treatment, and wastewater recovery projects based on workload.

Working alongside our experienced staff, you will inspect and perform tests to ensure that work being performed on project sites is in conformance with project requirements. You will learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and codes while developing the ability to identify and avoid potential safety hazards in and around project sites. You will also strengthen your skills in project documentation, client and stakeholder communication, and contractor management.

You will work in a variety of terrain and weather conditions and on projects in various stages of construction. Weekend work, overtime, or overnight travel may be required based on project needs.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Pursuing a degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, surveying, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions and terrains.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving history.
• Ability to work overtime hours during the summer as needed based on project workload.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths.
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities.
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.

In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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