Construction Intern - AECOM Hunt

Aecom2; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AECOM Hunt is seeking a Construction Intern to gain hands-on experience across project controls, field activities, and coordination at locations including Chicago, IL, and other cities. The internship begins May 2027 and offers exposure to project teams, safety practices, and daily site operations.

You will support project managers, superintendents, and engineers, contribute to documenting drawings, RFIs, and reports, and learn construction management systems while developing professional skills

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering, with at least 1 year of study completed.
• Recent graduates pursuing a master’s degree are eligible to apply.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in multiple locations and hands-on environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of assignments to develop professional construction management knowledge under supervision.
• Support Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers and other team members with day-to-day field activities.
• Assist with planning and coordinating subcontractor activities within an area of responsibility.
• Help monitor field activities for conformance with plans, specs, schedules, and safety requirements.
• Review project documentation including drawings, RFIs, submittals, logs, and daily reports.
• Use construction management systems to support documentation and project tracking.
• Assist with monitoring project schedules, manpower, materials, and equipment requirements.
• Facilitate coordination between field management, project teams, estimators, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Job description

AECOM Hunt is seeking a Construction Intern to be based in the following locations: Chicago, IL, Jacksonville, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Hebron, KY, Indianapolis, IN, Greenwood, IN. Nashville, TN, Tampa, FL.

This position is expected to begin in May 2027.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform a variety of assignments designed to develop professional construction management knowledge and capabilities, applying standard techniques, procedures, and project processes under the direction of experienced project staff.
• Support Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and other project team members with day-to-day construction management and field activities.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of subcontractor activities within an assigned area of responsibility.
• Support field teams in monitoring construction activities for conformance with project plans, specifications, schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Assist with reviewing project documentation, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, project logs, daily reports, and other construction records.
• Utilize construction management systems and project technology to support documentation, record keeping, communication, and project tracking.
• Assist with monitoring project schedules, work sequences, manpower, material deliveries, equipment requirements, and other project planning activities.
• Support coordination and communication between field management, project management, estimating, procurement, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in jobsite meetings, coordination meetings, site walks, inspections, and other project activities as appropriate.
• Assist project teams with quality control efforts by observing construction activities and helping verify that work is completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Support implementation of project safety programs and become familiar with company policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Assist with preparation of reports, logs, meeting documentation, and other project deliverables while keeping assigned supervisors informed of progress.
• When appropriate, interact with owners, architects, design professionals, subcontractors, and other project partners under the guidance of project leadership.
• Follow direction from senior staff, manage assigned tasks through completion, and meet required schedules while producing accurate, quality work.
• Continuously expand professional knowledge of construction operations, project management, technology, safety, quality, and other areas of the business.

Internships at AECOM are designed to provide valuable hands-on experience in engineering, design, construction management, and infrastructure projects that have a real-world impact, furthering their education while enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. Interns gain exposure to cutting-edge technology, industry best practices, and collaboration with experienced professionals in a global firm. The program helps build technical and professional skills while offering networking opportunities that can lead to future career growth. Additionally, AECOM's commitment to innovation and sustainability allows interns to contribute to meaningful projects that shape communities and the built environment.

About Construction Management - AECOM Hunt

Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over 80 years. AECOM Hunt's storied history has encompassed many notable projects in over a dozen industries; iconic sports stadiums; an impressive portfolio in aviation ; and many repeat clients in the hospitality and convention center industry. From iconic stadiums and arenas, next-gen transportation hubs and sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt's expertise, leadership and dedication are unparalleled.

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering and/or similar discipline and must have completed at least 1 year of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a bachelor's degree and plan to continue with the master's degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor's degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to follow direction and manage specific tasks to completion
• Ability to learn new technologies and concepts
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Willing to work a variety of tasks alone or as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior construction internship experience

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

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