Field Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

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.

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.

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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

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you’ll bring:

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

Legal Requirements :

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

About Graham Construction, a 3G Company:

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 Eastern 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.