CECCO Intern - Summer 2027

Continental Electrical Construction Co.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Electrical Construction Company (CECCO) seeks a motivated intern in construction management/electrical construction to gain hands-on exposure across project teams. You will support procurement, labor tracking, QA/QC checks, labeling, and contract oversight on live projects in the Chicago area.

This role offers practical experience, mentorship, and the chance to contribute to critical infrastructure from data centers to healthcare facilities, with travel to job sites and client

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program in Construction Management, Electrical Construction, Design, Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Some experience in construction and/or general business a plus, but not required.
• Flexibility for travel to jobsites and client locations.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong task prioritization skills.
• Effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Management: Track estimated ship dates for long lead orders.
• Procurement Management: Follow up on back-ordered products.
• Productivity Management: Collaborate with the project manager on project labor tracking.
• Productivity Management: Update the tracker with current and projected labor data based on actual performance.
• Productivity Management: Gather and format product data for client review and approval.
• QA/QC Assistance: Ensure received and installed products meet design team specifications.
• Labels and Identification: Organize labels and identification for project elements.
• Contract Management: Maintain a log of contract value, changes, and potential changes.
• Contract Management: Review and quantify scope on contract drawings.

Skills

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Travel readiness

Education

Enrollment in Construction Management or related degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What you'll do:

• Procurement Management:
• Track estimated ship dates for long lead orders.
• Follow up on back-ordered products.
• Productivity Management:
• Collaborate with the project manager on project labor tracking.
• Update the tracker with current and projected labor data based on actual performance.
• Gather and format product data for client review and approval.
• QA/QC Assistance:
• Ensure received and installed products meet design team specifications.
• Labels and Identification:
• Organize labels and identification for project elements.
• Contract Management:
• Maintain a log of contract value, changes, and potential changes.
• Review and quantify scope on contract drawings.

Our Business Verticals

CECCO delivers electrical construction solutions across several specialized business verticals. As an intern, you may have the opportunity to gain exposure to projects within one or more of the following areas:

• Mission Critical: Delivers the electrical backbone for today's most demanding data centers, ranging from enterprise and colocation projects to hyperscale facilities.
• Healthcare & Tenant Interiors: Delivers complex electrical construction projects for healthcare providers, commercial owners, and general contractors throughout the Chicago area.
• Customer Response Team (CRT): Delivers electrical solutions for industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and service applications.
• Low Voltage: Delivers structured cabling and integrated low-voltage infrastructure for complex construction projects.

What you'll need for success:

• Enrolled in a degree program in Construction Management, Electrical Construction, Design, Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Some experience in construction and/or general business a plus, but not required.
• Flexibility for travel to jobsites and client locations.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong task prioritization skills.
• Effective communication abilities.

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. From high rises to health care facilities, factories to financial centers, data centers to educational facilities, hotels to recreational and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.

Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides:

• Assistance, tools, and resources for success
• A collaborative, engaging, and respectful workplace
• Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development

A values-based working environment:

E: Everyone United

N: Nurture Communication

E: Enforce Accountability

R: Relationships Matter

G: Growth and Development

Y: You Make the Difference

Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest or conviction record, source of income or credit history.