Site Engineer Intern McConnell & Associates Location: Kansas City, MO Employment Type: Internship (Full-Time / Seasonal)
About Us
McConnell & Associates is a leading employee-owned civil and sports construction company serving clients throughout the Midwest. We build and maintain durable, high-performance infrastructure and athletic facilities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and quality. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), our employee-owners share directly in the success they help create. Position Overview The Site Engineer Intern provides dedicated, hands-on field leadership across active construction projects. Working directly under a Superintendent, this role focuses on day-to-day subcontractor coordination, jobsite quality control, and field execution. This position offers students direct, real-world exposure to project site management.
Key Responsibilities
On-Site Operations & Subcontractor Coordination
- Manage day-to-day field operations, serving as the primary on-site liaison for subcontractors and internal crews.
- Monitor site-level cost control, quality standards, daily productivity, and schedule adherence.
- Operate skid steers and other equipment as needed to support site progress.
- Assist field crews with hands-on tasks and help train, coach, and support operators and laborers on-site.
Safety & Client Relations
- Ensure strict adherence to company safety practices across all subcontractors and site personnel.
- Manage customer relations on-site, including participating in pre-job meetings and completing punch-list items.
- Report directly to the Superintendent and provide regular site progress updates.
Skills & Qualifications
- Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Leadership & Work Ethic: Strong work ethic with a demonstrated ability to lead people and manage jobsite activities.
- Licensing & Driving Record: Valid driver’s license required. Relatively clean motor vehicle report (applicants with drug or alcohol driving offenses in the last three years will not be considered; other violations evaluated per insurance standards).
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
- Availability: Ability to work 40–50 hours per week, including weekends as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Paid Holidays.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 401K Savings Plan With a Company Match
- Career Growth: Direct pathway to full-time opportunities with MAC upon graduation.
McConnell & Associates is proud to be a drug-free, equal opportunity employer.