Construction Management Intern: Mentored, Real Project Exposure

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Chicago offers a 12-week Summer Internship in Construction Management within the Transportation and Infrastructure team, starting May 17, 2027. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects to build practical skills and professional connections.

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate CM program with an anticipated August 2027 graduation or later, you will gain mentorship, exposure to design calculations, cost estimates, and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Construction Management or related undergraduate program.
• Interest in Construction Management or related field with desire to advance skills.
• Good written and verbal communication for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, and tools.
• Authorized 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.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and health, safety policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate construction management or related

Masters or PhD in CM or related (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

WSP USA in Chicago offers a 12-week Summer Internship in Construction Management within the Transportation and Infrastructure team, starting May 17, 2027. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects to build practical skills and professional connections.

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate CM program with an anticipated August 2027 graduation or later, you will gain mentorship, exposure to design calculations, cost estimates, and project documentation.