What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 position at Graham Construction a 3G Company?
Job Title: Field Engineer Intern
Purpose: The purpose of the Graham Construction, a 3G Company Internship Program, is to provide a training and educational opportunity for selected college students. The overall objective of this program is to develop well-trained individuals to prepare them for their future career as eventual field or project leaders. In addition to training, the internship program is an effort to retain potential long-term employees whose experience and Core Values match those of Graham Construction, a 3G Company.
Graham Construction, a 3G Company’s core purpose is to build relationships. Relationships both internally and externally help guide our clients from concept to completion. We operate with 5 core values in mind each day.
Job Duties:
John Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. Graham Construction, a 3G Company, has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager. The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer.
Note - This is a field-based position and will be placed throughout the Central Iowa region. This position will not be an in-office role.
Note - This is a summer 2027 internship and will be from May - August 2027.
Purpose: The purpose of the Graham Construction, a 3G Company Internship Program, is to provide a training and educational opportunity for selected college students. The overall objective of this program is to develop well-trained individuals to prepare them for their future career as eventual field or project leaders. In addition to training, the internship program is an effort to retain potential long-term employees whose experience and Core Values match those of Graham Construction, a 3G Company.
Graham Construction, a 3G Company’s core purpose is to build relationships. Relationships both internally and externally help guide our clients from concept to completion. We operate with 5 core values in mind each day.
- We Live the Graham Mentality
- We Never Compromise Our Reputation
- We Do Whatever it Takes to Get the Job Done
- We Are Professional
- We Are ALL Committed to Safety.
Job Duties:
- Participate and document Safety Walks
- Complete jobsite progress photos and reports
- Document foremen meeting minutes
- Review and learn about 6-week schedule from the superintendent
- Update client of job progress via keeping the information on the Client app up to date
- Assist with RFIs (Request for Information), ASIs (Architects Supplemental Instruction), PRs (Proposal Request), submittals, closeouts and other documentation
- Attend Pre-punch, punch list items & punch list walk with architect
- Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with various duties
- Promote and enforce safety policies
- Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Projects, and Outlook
- Follow Graham Core Processes, including jobsite checklists
- Maintain great relationships with owners/clients, architects, trade partners, and other industry representatives
- Attend job site tour visits to learn about various types of Construction projects
- Create and present an intern project with other interns
- Complete intern educational projects (ex. Estimating assignments)
- Attend company-wide events, such as the safety meeting, quarterly retreats, and the State of the Company meeting.
- All other duties as assigned
- Obtaining a bachelor’s (preferred) or associate degree in construction management/related degree
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Extremely detail-oriented
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass post-offer employment testing
- Ability to pass a post-offer drug test
- Must be able to navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
- Ability to work within one of Graham Construction, a 3G Company’s operational areas as assigned
John Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. Graham Construction, a 3G Company, has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager. The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer.
Note - This is a field-based position and will be placed throughout the Central Iowa region. This position will not be an in-office role.
Note - This is a summer 2027 internship and will be from May - August 2027.