Superintendent Intern

Woodruff Construction, Inc.; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accommodation available upon request

Job summary

Woodruff Construction, Inc. in Fort Dodge, IA is offering a Superintendent Intern position designed for college students pursuing construction management or engineering.

You will work alongside experienced superintendents and gain hands-on field experience on active projects. This internship emphasizes coordinating workers, materials and equipment, following plans, ensuring safety, and learning how projects are managed from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a construction-related degree.
• Interest in a career in construction.
• Willing to learn and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day operations of an active jobsite.
• Help coordinate workers, materials and equipment.
• Ensure work follows plans, specs and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive jobsite.
• Gain experience tracking project progress and schedule.
• Learn how superintendents manage projects from start to finish.
• Perform construction-related tasks and hands-on field work.
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors and team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Team player

Interest in construction

Willing to learn

Education

Pursuing construction management/engineering

Job description

Woodruff Construction is a 100% employee-owned and family-focused commercial construction general contractor with over 70 years of experience. Woodruff provides a dynamic environment where each individual is challenged to be his or her best, and we are continually searching for goal-driven candidates to join our team. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourage those with a wide range of backgrounds to inquire about our job opportunities.

We serve the regions of Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Waterloo and Spencer, and are driven by our strong Core Values:

• FAMILY comes first
• SERVICE to others
• PURPOSE in everything we do
• DEPENDABILITY to do what's right
• ENJOYMENT of our work

Our superintendent internship gives you the opportunity to work alongside experienced superintendents and gain firsthand experience managing the day-to-day operations of an active construction project.

As a Superintendent Intern, you’ll assist with all phases of the construction process, gaining experience in coordinating workers, materials and equipment while helping ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget and according to specifications. You may also have the opportunity to gain hands‑on construction‑experience as you learn what it takes to successfully manage a jobsite.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of an active construction jobsite
• Help coordinate workers, materials and equipment
• Assist in ensuring work follows project plans, specifications and quality standards
• Help maintain a safe, organized and productive jobsite
• Gain experience tracking project progress and staying on schedule
• Learn how superintendents manage projects from start to finish
• Perform construction‑related tasks and gain hands‑on field experience
• Work alongside project managers, subcontractors and other members of the construction team

Who We're Looking For

• College sophomores, juniors or seniors pursuing construction management, construction engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in a career in construction
• Eager to learn and take on responsibility
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Dependable, motivated and willing to work as part of a team
• Comfortable working in an active construction environment

Get hands‑on experience. Build your future with us!

** An Equal Opportunity Employer, Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Phone: [phone] x224

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