Construction Intern: Dive into Civil Infrastructure Projects

EXP

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 41,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Vacation time
401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Construction Intern in Chicago to support inspection of roadways and infrastructure projects, document daily activities, and assist project teams with plan reviews and data entry. You’ll work with senior inspectors and engineers, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, with CAD and MS Office experience and strong communication.

Qualifications

  • Studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
  • Proficient with CAD tools and Microsoft Office products.
  • Strong verbal and written communication; detail-oriented and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in inspection of transportation projects to ensure compliance with plans and standards.
  • Monitor construction activities to verify work follows specifications.
  • Document daily activities and prepare detailed progress reports.
  • Coordinate with project managers to address issues observed during inspections.
  • Review project plans to understand requirements.
  • Perform data entry and maintain project records using relevant software.
  • Support senior inspectors and engineers to ensure project success.
  • Adhere to schedules and produce high-quality work.

Skills

CAD
MS Office
Communication
Teamwork
Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

EXP is seeking a Construction Intern in Chicago to support inspection of roadways and infrastructure projects, document daily activities, and assist project teams with plan reviews and data entry. You’ll work with senior inspectors and engineers, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, with CAD and MS Office experience and strong communication.

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