About the role#
Adolfson & Peterson Construction offers paid, full-time internships that provide exposure to a career in the construction industry. You will work under the supervision of full-time team members to gain practical experience and further your academic and professional knowledge. All team members are expected to work safely within an Incident and Injury Free culture.
What you'll do#
- Gain experience in field and office-based disciplines, including Safety, Preconstruction, Project Management, and Field Operations.
- Participate in departments such as Accounting, Business Development, MEP, Virtual Construction, Marketing, and Human Resources.
- Absorb information to support your professional and academic growth.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in a subject related to the internship focus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
- Strong analytical and logic skills, with the ability to maintain precision on detailed work.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities under time constraints.
- Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
- Physical agility to stand, sit, walk, climb, push, balance, and kneel.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
- Willingness to work in various, sometimes extreme, climate conditions.
Location & details#
- Locations: Dallas, Texas and Alexandria, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
About Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Adolfson & Peterson Construction is a national construction management firm founded in 1946. The company provides preconstruction and construction services across sectors such as healthcare, education, hospitality, and industrial. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the firm operates offices in Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Wyoming. It employs 752 people and remains a privately held, family-owned organization.
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