Construction Project Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Barrington (IL); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO & holidays

Volunteer opportunities

Team environment

Engaging company events

Meaningful work in communities

Descripción de la vacante

Pepper Construction Group LLC is seeking a qualified student for the 2027 Summer Project Engineer Intern position in the Chicagoland area. You will work with a Project Manager and/or Superintendent, gaining exposure to submittals, take-offs, budgets, and owner meetings while participating in training sessions and site tours.

The 12-week internship runs from Memorial Day to mid-August, with opportunities to learn through hands-on, real-life field and office experiences in a team-oriented

Formación

• Currently enrolled in a construction-related degree program and pursuing hands-on project exposure.
• Strong communication (verbal & written) and collaborative skills for a team environment.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to new tools, and support Project Manager/superintendent with field and office tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with submittals processing and take-offs.
• Support budget preparation and participate in jobsite/owner meetings.
• Engage in intern project competition simulating bidding and contracting processes.
• Learn from project teams through training sessions and site tours.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Reliability

Self-transportation

Educación

Sophomore/Junior/Senior year studying Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Current college student

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Take-offs software

Descripción del empleo

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.

Job Title: 2027 Summer Project Engineer Intern

Location: Chicagoland Area

WHY PEPPER?

At Pepper, we work hard, but we make sure to have a good time doing it. We offer the following and more:

• Opportunities to network and grow professionally
• PTO and holidays - yes, even for interns!
• A supportive team environment that celebrates success
• Engaging and fun company-wide events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Meaningful work bringing a positive impact to communities

POSITION SUMMARY

Peper Construction Company 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 in the Chicagoland area. 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. You will participate in an intern project competition simulating the process of bidding and winning work as a general contractor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Current college student entering their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year studying Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Construction Engineering.
• 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 multitasking, but never taking your eye off the details that can change the outcome
• Reliable self-transportation to and from work-related activities and assignments daily
• Ability to work in the Chicagoland area including far north and/or south suburbs
• Able to participate in the 12‑week program from Memorial Day to Mid‑August in the Chicagoland area

The salary for this position is $20-$24/hour based on graduation year.

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.