Construction Intern - Merrillville Summer 2027

F.H. Paschen; Merrillville (IN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Storefront internship opportunity

Job summary

F.H. Paschen invites students pursuing construction or built environment curriculums to join a summer Construction Intern program. You will work with a project team, gain practical experience, and contribute from pre-construction through closeout.

The role emphasizes hands-on tasks such as quantity takeoffs, documentation, and field coordination, with pay ranging from $22 to $24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in Engineering, Construction, Architecture, Business or related majors.
• Knowledge of construction technology such as Blue Beam, Revit and Procore is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Experience with spreadsheets, word processing and scheduling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Quantity takeoffs
• Material logs
• Project reports
• Correspondence
• Review and determine suitability of shop drawings and submittals
• Track status of change orders
• Track status of RFIs
• Collect, verify, and distribute as-builts
• Blueprint reading
• Close Out Documentation

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Engineering, Construction, Architecture or Business majors

Tools

Blue Beam

Revit

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

F.H. Paschen has created a robust Internship Program that provides students pursuing construction, or other curriculums within the built environment, with the opportunity to gain knowledge, work experience and an advantage over their peers at graduation. The Construction Intern is primarily a summer position to work with a project team and gain experience, in preparation for a career in Construction Project Management. The intern’s placement can range from pre-construction through project closeout. Responsibilities may include, but won’t be limited to, subcontractor solicitation, quantity takeoffs, project documentation and field coordination and supervision.

Pay: $22 - $24/hr.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Quantity takeoffs
• Material logs
• Project reports
• Correspondence
• Review and determine suitability of shop drawings and submittals
• Track status of change orders
• Track status of Requests for Information
• Collect, verify, and distribute as-builts
• Blueprint reading
• Close Out Documentation

• Candidates should be enrolled in Engineering, Construction, Architecture, Business or related majors in the built environment.

• Have knowledge of technology related to construction, such as Blue Beam, Revit, and Procore
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Experience with computer applications for spreadsheets, word processing and scheduling is preferred

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact our office at(773) 444-3474 .

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