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Traveling Construction Coordinator InternVan Meter • Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
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Traveling Construction Coordinator Intern

Traveling Construction Coordinator Intern

Van Meter • Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Summary:

As a Traveling Construction Coordinator Intern, you'll gain hands on experience supporting job sites and ensuring smooth material flow for large-scale projects. You'll collaborate with sales, operations, and customers, learning agile construction practices and inventory management on job sites. This internship prepares you for a potential future role on our Traveling Team after graduation. This individual expresses behavior that supports our company culture (5 P's) and our purpose: creating lasting value to those we serve.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
  • Coordinate Materials & Tools: Order, receive, and distribute materials and tools to keep projects moving.
  • Maintain Jobsite Organization: Manage inventory, clean and stock work areas, and set up fabrication stations.
  • Support Construction Operations: Assist with wire cutting, labeling, and assembly of lights and other components.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Inside Sales, Purchasing, and Operations to meet customer needs.
  • Drive Safely & Efficiency: Apply best practices for safety, continuous improvement, and cost control.
Requirements

Critical Success Factors:
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Ability to learn, adapt, and work independently or in a team
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented and dependable
  • Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Job Requirements/Specifications:
  • High School Graduate
  • College sophomore or junior status
  • Ability to travel all summer and work extended shifts
  • Previous Customer Service preferred
  • Ability to lift 70 lbs. and operate lift truck equipment
  • Basic computer skills: knowledge of Eclipse or RF scanners is a plus
  • Forklift experience preferred
Potential Project Work:
  • Optimize Jobsite Material Flow: Improve processes for ordering, receiving, and distributing materials.
  • Inventory Accuracy Initiative: Implement cycle counts and wire cutting processes to maintain integrity.
  • Safety & Efficiency Projects: Identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement.

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Expect a mix of standing, walking, lifting, and working outdoors in various conditions. You'll collaborate closely with team members and customers while gaining real-world experience on active job sites.

Interested in seeing a little bit about the role:

https://www.vanmeterinc.com/blog/traveling-construction-jobs

Meet Our Past Interns: See what it's really like to be an intern here! Get inspired by their stories and discover the impact you could make!

https://www.vanmeterinc.com/blog/van-meter-welcomes-2025-summer-interns

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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