Co-op Program - Chicago - Spring 2027

02 Walsh Construction Company II, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid US Holidays

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking co-op students for the Midwest region in the Chicagoland area. The program rotates you through 3–5 work terms, each four months long, aligned with your college schedule to balance academics and work experience.

Participants will explore multiple career paths, work with project managers and field supervision, and may transition to a full-time position after graduation. Benefits include medical insurance, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Ability to work a 12-week work schedule is preferred.
• Enrollment in a cooperative education program at a college or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager or field supervision with project coordination.
• Estimate costs for change orders.
• Solicit bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity.
• Schedule contracts and materials.
• Document control and coordination of subcontractors.
• Support safety management and team meetings.
• Prepare RFIs and submittals, assist in change orders.

Skills

Project coordination

Cost estimation

Subcontractor coordination

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking Co-ops for our Midwest Region, in the Chicagoland area. Our co-op program will prepare you for leadership positions both on and off the jobsite. We work with university cooperative education programs to alternate you through 3 – 5 work rotations. Each work rotation has a structured learning plan to enhance your education and introduce you to the perfect career path! The co-op rotation schedule allows for the perfect blend of academics and work experience to support you in a successful career!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Co-op position will rotate for a minimum of 3 work terms, (4 months in length) in sequence with academic schedules, in multiple divisions across the U.S. Co-ops will learn about multiple career paths in our company, and will be trained to become a full-time employee after college graduation. Some duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting project manager or field supervision staff with project coordination
• Estimating cost for change orders
• Soliciting bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity
• Scheduling of various contracts and materials
• Document control
• Coordination of subcontractors
• Safety management
• Participation in team meetings
• Writing RFIs, submittals, and assisting in change orders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Seeking a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• The ability to work a 12-week work schedule is preferred
• Enrollment in a cooperative education program at a college or university is preferred
• Specific roles may require relocation

Co-op Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Paid US Holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail]. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Founded in 1898, The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business providing design, build, finance and operation services for a wide variety of construction projects. We are consistently listed among the largest contractors in the United States, operating out of 21 strategically located regional offices across North America. Our three companies are united by a shared dedication to exceptional customer service, while upholding the highest standards of ethics, quality and safety.