Construction Project Management Intern: Hands-On Field Experience

River City Construction LLC; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

River City Construction LLC offers a hands-on Project Management Internship designed for students pursuing construction-related degrees. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams, contributing to active projects from planning through completion.

You’ll gain experience with scheduling, procurement, RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and safety activities, while learning project budgets, timelines, and client expectations in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a related degree (construction management, civil engineering, or construction engineering).
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
• Shows willingness to learn and contribute in office and on-site settings.
• Able to collaborate effectively as part of a project team.

Responsibilities

• Support project scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor/vendor coordination.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, project documentation, daily reports, and progress tracking.
• Participate in project meetings, jobsite walks, and safety activities.
• Work alongside Project Managers and Field Operations teams.
• Learn how budgets, schedules, quality, and client expectations are managed.
• Gain exposure to RCC's clients, trade partners, and local market.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Construction Management/Construction Engineering/Civil Engineering

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

River City Construction LLC offers a hands-on Project Management Internship designed for students pursuing construction-related degrees. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams, contributing to active projects from planning through completion.

You’ll gain experience with scheduling, procurement, RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and safety activities, while learning project budgets, timelines, and client expectations in a real-world setting.