Supply Chain Purchasing Intern

Build What Matters. Create What’s Next.

Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.

At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.

Join us and benefit from:

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us.      

www.hoffmancorp.com/careers.

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Purchasing intern will work with the supply chain team, including helping to coordinate the expediting of the materials and equipment for jobsites. The team is comprised of logistics, warehousing and expediting professionals working hand in hand with our client to ensure timely deliveries and communication of market conditions; Exposure to mitigation planning is a benefit.

Salary Range: $19.97-28.32 an hour

Essential Responsibilities:

•  Assist expeditors, logistics coordinators, and warehouse managers with routine project tasks and documentation.
•  Provide basic administrative and project support to Project Teams and Operations.
•  Observe and participate in activities across the full construction supply chain lifecycle—from planning through project closeout.
•  Support preparation of status updates and presentations for internal leadership; assist with compiling data for client-facing reports.
•  Help gather information needed to support long-lead equipment decisions and purchasing activities.
•  Monitor and record lead times, market updates, and vendor communications related to fabrication and shipments.
•  Flag potential impacts to fabrication or shipment timelines for review by senior supply chain staff.
•  Assist with maintaining accurate data and records for current and historical equipment information.

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

•  Exposure to world commodity indexes
•  Interest in learning about expediting, equipment tracking, and logistics processes.
•  Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
•  Ability to stay organized and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced work environment
•  Strong organizational and time-management skills.
•  Detail-oriented with the ability to support multiple tasks or projects
•  Self-starter with adaptability and a willingness to learn with guidance.
•  Strong team player, adaptable, and able to work with minimal instruction
•  Prior experience in the construction industry preferred
•  Familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet, Oracle, or Procore is helpful but not required.
•  Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; willingness to learn additional project or document management systems.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

•  Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is combination of sitting/walking and standing.
•  Legs: Must be able to climb stairs - 20% of day.
•  Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use.
•  Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.
•  Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment.
•  Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio.
•  Lift/Carry: Up to 50lb computer/drawings- minimal.
•  Bending/Twisting: Minimal.
•  Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Minimal.
•  Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
•  Work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
•  Use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
•  Plan and organize work.
•  Strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers.

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.

** Please note, we are not able to offer relocation or sponsorship for this position **