About the role#
As a Concrete Industry Management intern, you will gain hands-on experience across our concrete operations. You will work at both portable and stationary plants, supporting the office, field, and client relations. This role provides a view into how quality, logistics, safety, sales, and batching work together to deliver concrete projects on time and to specification.
What you'll do#
- Assist plant managers and operators with day-to-day operations at concrete plants.
- Learn to interpret mix designs and assist with batching operations.
- Perform and document quality control testing, including slump, air content, temperature, and cylinder preparation.
- Help coordinate dispatch, deliveries, and material inventory.
- Support safety inspections, documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assist the sales team with customer communication, quotes, and project follow-up.
- Help with production and quantity reporting.
- Perform other duties as required.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Concrete Industry Management, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
- Interest in concrete production, materials, and the construction industry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to multitask while remaining detail oriented.
- Capability to work both independently and with a team.
- Willingness to follow all safety regulations and wear Personal Protective Equipment.
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification is a plus.
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work in various weather conditions.
Location & details#
- Location: New London, Minnesota.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- The term is rolling.
- Travel and some Saturday work are required.
About Duininck Companies
Duininck Companies is a diversified family business portfolio based in Willmar, Minnesota. The organization operates in the water management, construction, materials, and real estate industries. It began nearly 100 years ago as a road construction business. Today, the company employs over 1,000 people across the United States.
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