About the role#
This Construction Manager Intern position involves site supervision for food and beverage facility projects. You will oversee daily operations, coordinate sub-contractors, and manage safety programs, schedules, and budgets. You will work closely with engineering teams, architects, and clients to ensure projects move forward from the office and the field.
What you'll do#
- Develop and update project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Manage project accounting and cost tracking.
- Establish and maintain site safety procedures.
- Coordinate field engineering, inspections, and equipment installations.
- Review submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
- Perform jobsite walks to audit progress and ensure schedule compliance.
- Work with subcontractors to identify alternative resources when needed.
- Support facility start-up and project close-out activities.
- Prepare project reports and maintain logs.
- Collaborate with owners, building officials, and the A/E team.
What you'll need#
- Junior or Senior status pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Familiarity with the design-build construction method is preferred.
- A fundamental understanding of construction phases, subcontractor oversight, and schedule management.
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, budgets, and schedules.
- Proficiency with Excel and MS Project is preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills for client interactions.
- Past job site experience on industrial building projects is preferred.
- A motivated and results-oriented mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: Birmingham, Alabama, with up to 100% travel to projects across the USA and potentially Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: This is a full-time, on-site role requiring 10-hour workdays. You must be willing to relocate to project sites as needed.
- Physical requirements include the ability to traverse uneven surfaces, work in various weather conditions, and lift up to 50 pounds.
About Dennis Group
Dennis Group is a design-build firm focused on the food and beverage industry. Founded in 1987, the company manages projects ranging from facility design to construction management. It operates from its headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts, with additional offices across the United States, Canada, and Brazil. The firm employs approximately 694 people.
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