Construction Management Intern — Chicago: Hands-on PM Experience

WSP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites students enrolled in an accredited Construction Management program to join a 12-week Summer Internship in our Chicago, IL office. The program begins May 17, 2027, with a potentially flexible start date and no relocation housing support.

Interns will work alongside senior staff on real projects, gain mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network, and develop technical, social, and ethical competencies through hands-on tasks in construction and program management.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in accredited Construction Management undergraduate program.
• Demonstrated interest in Construction Management or related field and desire to advance skills.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Program/Construction Management.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Note that relocation or housing assistance is not provided.

Skills

Construction Management interest

Communication skills

Follow directions

Technical writing

Safety awareness

Education

Undergraduate Construction Management program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

WSP USA invites students enrolled in an accredited Construction Management program to join a 12-week Summer Internship in our Chicago, IL office. The program begins May 17, 2027, with a potentially flexible start date and no relocation housing support.

Interns will work alongside senior staff on real projects, gain mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network, and develop technical, social, and ethical competencies through hands-on tasks in construction and program management.