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Construction Project Manager CPT roles put you on active job sites and in client meetings while your DSO-authorized work counts toward your degree. These positions span general contractors, developers, and public agencies, and CPT eligibility depends on your program linking field experience to coursework in construction management, civil engineering, or a related discipline.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you a dynamic creative thinker with a passion for food? Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast paced innovative environment? Are you looking for an internship where you can utilize your newly acquired education, skills, and experience to help get your career started? Kroger is looking for current college students who are interested in gaining on the job training, mentorship, and real-world experience in their field of choice.
The Kroger Summer Internship Program is a 12 week immersive experience that offers students an opportunity to grow their careers through a variety of focused internship assignments. Summer 2027 Dates: May 17 - August 6.
Our program offers competitive pay, hands-on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your summer driving projects, refining your professional skills, working along industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country. From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Minimum
- Construction Management or Engineering majors, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.0
- Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work
Desired
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently
- Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present information to various levels of the organization
- Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply to business needs
- Commitment to providing customer service
- Prior experience in a construction environment
Under the tutelage of project managers, senior project managers, assistant construction managers and/or construction managers, complete assigned projects or assist project managers in the completion of projects. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
- Assist project managers in the execution of their essential job functions including but not limited to the completion of pre-remodel checklists and "as built" fixture/refrigeration drawings
- Assist in execution of contractor bid process
- Assist in weekly tasks and job meetings during capital projects
- Assist in the timely preparation and execution of equipment orders
- Assist in tracking equipment orders and scheduling deliveries in accordance with construction schedule
- Assist with the management of store fixture installation
- Assist with project closeout (i.e. punch lists, as-builts, final invoicing, filing)
- Assist in the inspection of capital projects for compliance with specifications and quality control
- Coordinate reviews of refrigeration and electrical/mechanical plans with technician staff
- Assist in the review of proposed change orders and their validity
- Assist in the review of architecture plans for completeness and compliance with standards
- Provide support to other Facility Engineering personnel, as requested
- Participate in department meetings and "huddles"
- Complete estimates and manage completion of minor capital projects
- Complete specific assignments as requested and/or required by the co-op/intern program of the college being attended
- Complete cumulative project (summary of internship accomplishments) and present to executive team or appropriate managers
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Are you a dynamic creative thinker with a passion for food? Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast paced innovative environment? Are you looking for an internship where you can utilize your newly acquired education, skills, and experience to help get your career started? Kroger is looking for current college students who are interested in gaining on the job training, mentorship, and real-world experience in their field of choice.
The Kroger Summer Internship Program is a 12 week immersive experience that offers students an opportunity to grow their careers through a variety of focused internship assignments. Summer 2027 Dates: May 17 - August 6.
Our program offers competitive pay, hands-on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your summer driving projects, refining your professional skills, working along industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country. From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Minimum
- Construction Management or Engineering majors, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.0
- Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work
Desired
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently
- Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present information to various levels of the organization
- Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply to business needs
- Commitment to providing customer service
- Prior experience in a construction environment
Under the tutelage of project managers, senior project managers, assistant construction managers and/or construction managers, complete assigned projects or assist project managers in the completion of projects. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
- Assist project managers in the execution of their essential job functions including but not limited to the completion of pre-remodel checklists and "as built" fixture/refrigeration drawings
- Assist in execution of contractor bid process
- Assist in weekly tasks and job meetings during capital projects
- Assist in the timely preparation and execution of equipment orders
- Assist in tracking equipment orders and scheduling deliveries in accordance with construction schedule
- Assist with the management of store fixture installation
- Assist with project closeout (i.e. punch lists, as-builts, final invoicing, filing)
- Assist in the inspection of capital projects for compliance with specifications and quality control
- Coordinate reviews of refrigeration and electrical/mechanical plans with technician staff
- Assist in the review of proposed change orders and their validity
- Assist in the review of architecture plans for completeness and compliance with standards
- Provide support to other Facility Engineering personnel, as requested
- Participate in department meetings and "huddles"
- Complete estimates and manage completion of minor capital projects
- Complete specific assignments as requested and/or required by the co-op/intern program of the college being attended
- Complete cumulative project (summary of internship accomplishments) and present to executive team or appropriate managers
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
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Get Access To All JobsConstruction Project Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Project Manager role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your school's program includes construction management, civil engineering, or a related major and the role's duties, such as scheduling, budgeting, RFI management, or subcontractor oversight, are tied to coursework. Your DSO makes the final determination. Roles that are purely administrative or unrelated to your declared field of study won't qualify, so get a detailed job description before approaching your DSO.
Can I do CPT with a general contractor versus a developer or owner's rep?
Yes, CPT is employer-agnostic as long as the work is integral to your curriculum. General contractors, real estate developers, public agencies, and owner's representation firms all qualify if the duties map to your program. The key difference is that general contractor roles often involve more field exposure, which may strengthen your curricular justification, while developer roles may lean more toward preconstruction and finance work.
How do I find Construction Project Manager CPT roles with employers who already understand F-1 work authorization?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented F-1 hiring history in construction and project management. Targeting firms already familiar with CPT paperwork reduces the time spent educating HR and lowers the risk of an offer being rescinded over authorization concerns.
What happens to my CPT if the construction project gets delayed or extended?
CPT authorization is tied to specific start and end dates on your I-20. If the project extends beyond your authorized period, you must return to your DSO for a new CPT authorization before continuing work. Working past your CPT end date, even briefly, violates your F-1 status. Build a buffer into your requested end date when possible, accounting for typical construction schedule slippage.
Does CPT in construction management affect my 12-month OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT, meaning fewer than 20 hours per week, does not affect OPT eligibility regardless of how long you use it. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your eligibility for post-completion OPT entirely. If you plan to use OPT after graduation, track your full-time CPT hours carefully and discuss the threshold with your DSO before accepting any full-time construction internship that spans multiple semesters.