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Business Development Intern
internship•Kansas City
About this role
GARNEY CONSTRUCTION
Garney Construction is the leading contractor in the water and wastewater infrastructure sector, delivering construction services for treatment plants, pipelines, and pump stations. Our Business Development team is essential to driving growth by supporting client outreach, proposal development, and strategic marketing efforts. As a Business Development Intern, you will assist with key administrative tasks such as processing expenses, exhibit booth coordination, and will also play a hands-on role in coordinating industry events, conferences, and client meetings—gaining insight into how relationships are built, and opportunities are pursued in a highly technical, project-driven industry. This position is in our corporate office in Kansas City, MO.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Learn the event management software
- Work with the BD Coordinator and event team to plan and execute upcoming industry events
- Engage in the strategic planning process for 2026 national conferences
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage logistics, schedules, and follow-up tasks for industry events
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable interacting with clients, partners, and vendors in person
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with CRM or event management tools is a plus
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Willingness to attend and assist with conferences, trade shows, and off-site meetings (may include occasional travel or after-hours support)
- Self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn in a team environment
LET'S TALK THE PERKS!
- Hands-on experience in industry event planning and support, including logistics, registration, and follow-up with attendees
- Opportunities to network with engineering firms, municipal officials, and construction professionals at events and meetings
- A chance to observe and contribute to collaboration between business development, marketing, and operations teams
- Mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals in business development and construction
- Experience with event management software
CONTACT US
If you are interested in this Business Development Intern position in Kansas City, MO then please APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Garney Construction go to careers.garney.com. If you have questions about the position or would like more information, please contact College Recruiting Team at [email protected].
What you'll do
- As a Business Development Intern, you will assist with key administrative tasks such as processing expenses and coordinating industry events. You will gain insight into how relationships are built and opportunities are pursued in a highly technical, project-driven industry.
About Garney Construction
Garney is a national leader in water and wastewater construction. Since 1961, we’ve focused on building water and wastewater systems of all sizes for municipal, federal, industrial, and private clients. We specialize in collaborative project delivery solutions, including CMAR and design-build, for our clients nationwide.
Building sustainable futures with the world's most precious resources—water and people.
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What does a Business Development Intern do at Garney Construction?
As a Business Development Intern at Garney Construction, you will: as a Business Development Intern, you will assist with key administrative tasks such as processing expenses and coordinating industry events. You will gain insight into how relationships are built and opportunities are pursued in a highly technical, project-driven industry..
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