Construction Management Internship - Summer 2027

Description

For over a hundred years, Rieth-Riley has been an industry leader throughout Indiana and Michigan as a heavy highway civil construction company. We specialize in asphalt construction for commercial, industrial, and municipal parking lots, streets, highways and site development projects of all complexities and sizes. Rieth-Riley is a 100% employee-owned company. We truly think like owners and take personal pride and care in every project we do.

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.

Responsibilities

Assist and support an estimator, project manager, superintendent or quality control with on-site administrative tasks, operations, and technical aspects of projects in heavy highway/road construction. Including but not limited to:

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

Qualifications

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

Learning Objectives

Understand the importance of maintaining a safety-first culture.

Demonstrate an understanding of construction safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

Learn how project managers, superintendents, and field personnel work together.

Assist with project documentation, reporting, and progress tracking.

Build professional communication skills with crews, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Participate in meetings and effectively communicate project information.

Demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and professionalism in a construction environment.

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