Construction Management Intern (Spring 2027)

As a Construction Management Intern in Dallas-Fort Worth, you will support the rollout of Zipline's ground infrastructure across multiple metros. You will be involved in managing the entire process from site identification through permitting, approvals, and construction, working with cross-functional teams to get customer sites operational quickly. You'll support contractor evaluation, design review, and site construction management, ensuring project timelines and cost targets are met.

Responsibilities

• Support construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects ensuring schedule and cost targets are met or beaten.
• Help develop improvements to construction methods and processes.
• Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, landlords, and contractors.
• Assist with identifying and mitigating risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
• Track and communicate project timelines with internal Zipline teams.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction, and site commissioning project phases.
• Support construction project quality and site-readiness walks.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or related field. You must have completed the second year of your undergraduate studies. Masters and PhD students are also eligible.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, and similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Must be able to travel frequently throughout Dallas-Fort Worth. Requires transportation (not company provided) and the ability to independently travel to operational sites, events, communities, and partner locations as needed.
• Comfort with hands-on work and openness to occasional travel when necessary.
• An open mind to help us bring Zipline’s service to new and existing customers!

Benefits

• The hourly rate for this internship is $30 per hour. Additional benefits may include relocation support, a housing stipend, overtime pay, paid sick time, and other benefits, where applicable and subject to local requirements.