Construction Management Internship
Evansville, IN
Internship
Student (College)
Title: Construction Management Internship (Office)
Division: Enerfab Power & Industrial
Location: Evansville, IN
Direct Report: General Manager
Company Description:
Enerfab has over 120 years of experience, offering fabrication and construction capabilities to a wide variety of customers for the chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, heavy industrial and power industries. Founded in 1901, our company began making sealants and lacquers — including a patented formula for brewer’s pitch — for beer tanks and vessels. Over the last century, our expanded capabilities, project experience, safety record, and commitment to quality have made Enerfab one of the industry leaders in shop fabrication, field erection and construction and maintenance services.
Are you Built for the Challenge?
Enerfab and the Internship Student Program go way back – we have been incorporating intern students into our organization for over 40 years, with the belief that this program can be mutually beneficial for the future. We feel that it is with this intention and our culture that we create a workplace where students can both excel and grow as business professionals. In fact, several members of our management teams began their careers as Enerfab intern students.
The Construction Management Internship (Office) is a paid internship with the opportunity to learn about many aspects of the construction project lifecycle, including estimating, project controls, BIM, pre-construction, procurement, safety, and quality. This internship is designed to provide practical experience with real projects and help interns develop foundational skills while working alongside experienced professionals.
The program provides a hands-on introduction to construction management, helping students build skills and gain experience that can lead to future opportunities as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Controls Specialist, or entry-level Estimator.
Key Learning Areas & Responsibilities:
Estimating:
Pre-Construction:
Procurement & Vendor Management:
Qualifications
Division: Enerfab Power & Industrial
Location: Evansville, IN
Direct Report: General Manager
Company Description:
Enerfab has over 120 years of experience, offering fabrication and construction capabilities to a wide variety of customers for the chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, heavy industrial and power industries. Founded in 1901, our company began making sealants and lacquers — including a patented formula for brewer’s pitch — for beer tanks and vessels. Over the last century, our expanded capabilities, project experience, safety record, and commitment to quality have made Enerfab one of the industry leaders in shop fabrication, field erection and construction and maintenance services.
Are you Built for the Challenge?
Enerfab and the Internship Student Program go way back – we have been incorporating intern students into our organization for over 40 years, with the belief that this program can be mutually beneficial for the future. We feel that it is with this intention and our culture that we create a workplace where students can both excel and grow as business professionals. In fact, several members of our management teams began their careers as Enerfab intern students.
The Construction Management Internship (Office) is a paid internship with the opportunity to learn about many aspects of the construction project lifecycle, including estimating, project controls, BIM, pre-construction, procurement, safety, and quality. This internship is designed to provide practical experience with real projects and help interns develop foundational skills while working alongside experienced professionals.
The program provides a hands-on introduction to construction management, helping students build skills and gain experience that can lead to future opportunities as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Controls Specialist, or entry-level Estimator.
Key Learning Areas & Responsibilities:
Estimating:
- Learn fundamentals of quantity takeoffs and cost estimating.
- Assist with subcontractor bid package preparation and proposal assembly.
- Support permanent material bid package development and vendor communication.
- Gain exposure to indirect estimating and union wage rates.
- Participate in activities such as weekly estimating meetings, mock estimating exercises, and job walks.
- Understand project scheduling logic and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
- Build and update project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Support earned value management activities, including project budget setup in SAP and quantity tracking.
- Participate in schedule reviews and project tracking meetings.
- BIM (Building Information Modeling)
- Learn BIM fundamentals and its role in project coordination.
- Gain hands-on experience with laser scanning and scan data usage.
- Develop Procore skills for project coordination, document control, and team communication.
Pre-Construction:
- Observe and support project turnover meetings.
- Learn submittal and RFI processes, including tracking and documentation.
- Gain exposure to change estimating and mobilization planning.
- Assist with bid package preparation and review.
Procurement & Vendor Management:
- Support subcontractor and supplier qualification processes.
- Assist with Requests for Quote/Proposal (RFQ/RFP), purchase order creation, and status tracking.
- Gain exposure to good receipts processes and the approved supplier list.
- Participate in safety and quality culture activities.
- Observe weld inspections and quality assurance practices.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Interest in a career in construction management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to construction software (Primavera P6, Procore, or BIM tools) is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
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