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Clarkson Construction Company · 2 weeks ago

Summer Internship - Project Management (Heavy Highway)

Kansas City, MO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Clarkson Construction Company is a leading firm in the heavy civil construction industry, known for delivering complex infrastructure projects in the Kansas City region. As a Summer Intern in Project Management, you will gain practical experience by supporting field and office operations, focusing on safety practices, scheduling, and project documentation.

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Comp. & Benefits

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 Requests for Information (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

Qualification

Construction ManagementCivil EngineeringMicrosoft Office SuiteConstruction SoftwareCommunication Skills

Required

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

Company

Clarkson Construction Company

Established in 1880, Clarkson Construction Company has been a leader in delivering innovative solutions to some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the Midwest.

Founded in 1880