Summer 2027 Construction Management Internship - Michigan Locations

Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship program

Paid internship with college credit

Job summary

Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. invites students to join its Summer 2027 Internship across Michigan locations including Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo.

The program provides paid hands-on experience in surveying, testing, and project support, with opportunities to earn college credit and scholarships through Rieth-Riley’s program. Participants gain exposure to horizontal construction projects, field operations, and coordination with veteran professionals in a 100% employee-owned company

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Must have good organization skills.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office essential.
• Problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently and as a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Surveying, testing, sample collection, drawing correction and filing.
• Report preparation, safety inspections, submittal logging and processing.
• Time keeping and cost control, inventory control, schedule checking and subcontractor monitoring.
• Preparation of quantity take-offs - calling vendors and subcontractors for proposals.
• Attend bid openings, conferences, etc.
• Review drawings and specifications or completeness, accuracy, or discrepancies.
• Assist with planning and scheduling, additionally the processing of change orders, extra work orders and preparing requests for progress payments
• Arranging of utility services
• Preparing charts and formal reports
• Density testing and core sample collection
• Quality control calculations and measurements
• Supervision of punch-list activities
• Obtain permits and licenses, checking zoning and code requirements

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Organization

Adaptable

Self-motivated

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summer 2027 Internship - Michigan Locations - Benton Harbor, Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, Houghton Lake, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Ludington, Petoskey

Pave the Road to Success! Gain insight, work experience, and college credit through a paid internship at Rieth-Riley! We provide students studying engineering, construction management, and business an opportunity to engage in work-based learning. Learn from industry experts and find a deeper understanding of what it would be like to work in horizontal construction.

Rieth-Riley offers scholarships for all full-time student interns. After your 1st year interning you will earn $1,500, after your 2nd year interning you will earn $1,750, after your 3rd year interning you will earn $2,000, and after your 4th year interning you will earn $2,250. The Scholarship Award Program is in addition to your hourly rate of pay. The scholarship award will be paid at the end of your internship.

We are a 100% employee-owned company. The employee owners at Rieth-Riley proudly remain dedicated to moving forward. It's the way we think, the way we act — the way we approach every asphalt, concrete, bridge, and all construction projects.

Summary

• Surveying, testing, sample collection, drawing correction and filing


• Report preparation, safety inspections, submittal logging and processing


• Time keeping and cost control, inventory control, schedule checking and subcontractor monitoring


• Preparation of quantity take-offs - calling vendors and subcontractors for proposals


• Attend bid openings, conferences, etc.


• Review drawings and specifications or completeness, accuracy, or discrepancies


• Assist with planning and scheduling, additionally the processing of change orders, extra work orders and preparing requests for progress payments


• Arranging of utility services


• Preparing charts and formal reports


• Density testing and core sample collection


• Quality control calculations and measurements


• Supervision of punch-list activities


• Obtain permits and licenses, checking zoning and code requirements

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and or Construction Management preferred


• Strong quantitative and analytical skills


• Must have good organization skills


• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office essential
  
• Problem solving skills with attention to detail


• Self-motivated; ability to work independently and as a team


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer – It is the policy of Rieth-Riley to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizen status, and/or any other applicable legally-recognized protected class under local, state or federal law.

Individuals with disabilities that require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact Rieth-Riley’s Human Resources Department by phone [phone] or by email [e-mail].