Construction Intern, Summer 2027

Pepper Construction Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction Wisconsin offers a 12-week summer program for qualified students to gain real-world exposure to the construction industry. You will work closely with a Project Manager or Superintendent on live projects, handling submittals, take-offs, and budgeting tasks while attending owner meetings and safety trainings.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, site tours, and classroom-style training sessions, within a team-centric environment that values collaboration and a strong work

Qualifications

• Current college students entering their Junior or Senior year studying Construction Management or a related discipline preferred.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written.
• Strong computer skills that allow you to learn and understand new technology and put it into practice quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Project Manager and/or Superintendent with submittals, take-offs, and budgeting tasks.
• Attend job site and owner meetings to learn project management in practice.
• Participate in training sessions, jobsite tours, and safety activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

Construction Management or related discipline (college student)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

Position Summary

Pepper Construction Wisconsin is looking for qualified, intelligent students with a passion for learning about the construction industry to come and experience life as a General Contractor.

You will be paired with a Project Manager and/or Superintendent on one of our construction teams. You will work directly with many aspects of project management, including but not limited to, processing submittals, take-offs, potentially preparing budgets and attending job site/owner meetings. We intend to expose you to real-life situations in the field and in the office. You will also be involved in training sessions, jobsite tours and safety.

Position Requirements

• Current college students entering their Junior or Senior year studying Construction Management or a related discipline preferred; liberal arts majors welcome!
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• Strong computer skills that allow you to learn and understand new technology and put it into practice quickly
• A confidence that allows you to work independently but a desire to be part of a team and work collaboratively in it
• Skilled at multi-tasking, but never taking your eye off the details that can change the outcome
• Reliable transportation to and from work-related activities and assignments daily; housing is not offered
• Able to participate in the 12-week program from Memorial Day to Mid-August

Pepper Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.