DELTA | MO Construction Internship - Summer 2026 Job at Colas, Cape Girardeau, MO

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  • Colas
  • Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Description

Delta Companies Inc. is a division of Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas. Delta is a highway and site development contractor specializing in asphalt paving and road construction materials. Delta is vertically integrated, with numerous aggregate locations, asphalt plants, a liquid asphalt terminal, and local construction offices, to serve multiple transportation infrastructure needs. Delta continuously strives to be a model of excellence by working with our customers to provide safe, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. To learn more about Delta Companies Inc. visit 

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit  . 

Job Summary

 

Delta’s internship program is designed to provide first-hand exposure to industry operations, as well as 1:1 mentorship and networking opportunities to students in order to supplement college educational programs in the areas of business, engineering, and construction management. Students in the program have the opportunity to work in various administrative and operational areas, contribute to company goals through completion of focused project work, and apply concepts learned in the classroom to business operations.

Main Responsibilities

 

As part of the internship program, the construction intern will gain exposure to multiple areas of construction operations, including, but not limited to:

 

  • Embrace the Companys safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
  • Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
  • Assist with ensuring the highest standards are achieved and maintained in terms of safety, environmental performance, quality, and efficiency; including compliance with MSHA, OSHA and EPA regulations
  • Assist the project team in establishing the sequential steps involved in all processes with the scope of the project, including bid processes and contract development; may attend pre-bid and planning meetings
  • Work closely with the project team monitoring the safety, cost and scheduling of construction projects
  • Assist with coordination of material purchases, deliveries, tracking and forecasting ensuring maximum utilization of company resources.
  • Participate in activities related to development and maintenance of customer relationships
  • Operate heavy equipment
  • Perform manual and skilled labor tasks
  • Complete other projects as a part of the internship program requirements

Education

 

  • Enrollment in a relevant degree program, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving history required

Skills

 

  • Previous construction or intern experience preferred
  • Basic computer skills including MS Word and Excel required
  • Knowledge of other computer programs dealing with take-offs, bidding, etc. preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Travel required; in some roles travel may be extensive and/or require overnight stays
  • Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
  • Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
  • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
  • Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
  • Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain

 

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the  EEO document . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

  • to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
  • complete any part of the application process
  • access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

     

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to  ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com .

 

 

 

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Summer work, Internship, Local area, Night shift,

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