Summer Civil Project Management Intern

Clarkson Construction Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Construction Company in Kansas City invites a Summer Intern to gain hands-on experience in heavy civil construction project management, supporting field and office operations, with exposure to safety practices, scheduling, project documentation, and trade partner coordination.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, learn site safety, process RFIs and submittals, review Change Orders, and understand how scheduling influences project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in the heavy civil construction industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with construction software (Bluebeam Revu, BIM360, MS Project, AutoCAD, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and take initiative.
• Willingness to work both in the field and office settings.

Responsibilities

• Safety Support: Observe and assist with the implementation of site safety practices. Participate in safety meetings and learn how safety culture is elevated in the field.
• Project Documentation: Support project managers and engineers with RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders, and other contract documentation.
• Scheduling & Planning: Assist with reviewing and updating project schedules. Learn how sequencing and planning impact successful outcomes.
• Field Exposure: Work alongside superintendents and field engineers to understand daily construction operations, site logistics, and quality control processes.
• Trade Partner & Supplier Interaction: Participate in preconstruction meetings, site walks, and progress discussions with trade partners and suppliers.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of mentoring, training sessions, and hands‑on project exposure to develop project management and communication skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

MS Office familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

BIM360

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Clarkson Construction Company in Kansas City invites a Summer Intern to gain hands-on experience in heavy civil construction project management, supporting field and office operations, with exposure to safety practices, scheduling, project documentation, and trade partner coordination.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, learn site safety, process RFIs and submittals, review Change Orders, and understand how scheduling influences project outcomes.