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Construction Intern Summer 2024

Job Overview

Established in 1903, Conlon Construction Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned commercial construction company headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. Conlon offers numerous contracting options to service clients’ needs throughout the United States, including Pre-Construction Services, General Construction, Construction Management, Building Maintenance, Historic Preservation, and Store Fixturing. Our diverse portfolio and long-term client history make us a sought-after employer. Conlon is committed to creating and fostering long-term relationships with our employees and the communities in which we live and work.

Our Construction Interns will support either Superintendents in the field or Project Management personnel in the office. Interns are exposed to numerous aspects of the project(s) assigned.  Duties vary based on assignment and position; Conlon's expectations of Interns include but are not limited to:

• Ability to plan and prioritize individual contributions and those of team members to achieve high-quality, timely results. Dependable and punctual for all work-related commitments.
• Ability to earn respect through the credibility of construction knowledge and positive approach to problem solving. Ability to develop productive relationships within the project team, with contractors, and with design teams and clients.
• Effective communication skills, including ability to identify and understand requirements of the project team and to participate in collaborative problem solving. Ability to write proposals, monthly reports, and other related project documentation.
• Ability to successfully ensure the accuracy of project documentation. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) working knowledge of project management software. Willingness to test and implement new technologies as they become available.
• Solid numerical and analytical skills and ability to apply these skills to achieve accurate project budgeting and basic estimating for project scope changes.

During your internship with us, you will gain valuable work experience working with some of the best construction personnel in the industry, tackling tasks just as our full-time employees do.  You will be a valued member of the team. We believe in shaping the future leaders of our company, our interns are given strong consideration for full time employment after graduation.

Conlon Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all employment offers are contingent upon results of a post offer drug screen.