Construction - Intern (Summer 2027) - On-site

Usi Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

ENC Construction & Development is seeking motivated students for summer internships in Chicago, IL. The Construction Intern role offers hands-on experience supporting our project teams, both in the office and in the field, to deliver a diverse portfolio of projects.

We value strong work ethic, initiative, and the ability to work on a hardworking, innovative team. Enrolled students from related programs are encouraged to apply for this opportunity in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year degree program in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• All grade levels welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support PM and Field team with project coordination, scheduling, safety management, and estimating.
• Assist with trade procurement and onsite subcontractor activity.
• Perform tasks including bidding and awarding trades, reviewing submittals, generating RFIs, cost management, meeting minutes, and processing pay applications.
• Monitor and coordinate construction activity with the on-site superintendent to meet schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, and review status reports and budgets.
• Maintain relationships with Subcontractors, Architects, and Engineers to support the project schedule.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Proactive mindset

Education

Pursuing 4-year degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

ENC Construction & Development (“ENC”) is looking for eager students to join our fast-growing team as summer interns in Chicago, IL. The Construction Intern role at ENC provides hands‑on experience supporting our project teams, both in the office and in the field, as we execute and deliver our challenging and exciting portfolio of projects. We are seeking Construction Interns with a strong work ethic and motivation to be a part of an innovative and hard‑working team.

Job Responsibilities

• Support PM and Field team with project coordination, scheduling, safety management, and estimating.
• Assist with trade procurement and onsite subcontractor activity.
• Perform a variety of tasks including bidding and awarding trades, reviewing and processing submittals, generating RFIs, cost management, issuing meeting minutes, and processing pay applications.
• Monitor and control construction activity through administrative coordination with on‑site superintendent to ensure project completion on schedule and within budget.
• Collaborate with project staff to outline the work plan, assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority and review project status reports, modifying schedules and budgets as required to meet prescribed plans.
• Maintain relationships with Subcontractors, Architects, and Engineers to ensure construction activity supports the project schedule and requirements.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year degree program in a relevant field of study (Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, etc.).
• All grade levels welcome to apply.

Skills:

• Proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills and strong written/verbal communication.
• Ability to stay organized during various phases of multiple ongoing projects.
• Must be extremely organized, self‑reliant, proactive, and detail oriented.
• Professional discretion, confidentiality and mature judgment.
• Proactive approach to time‑management and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

DISCLAIMER This job description reflects ENC’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts ENC’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

This career opportunity is intended for Evans Scholars.