Construction Project Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Des Plaines (IL); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 33 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

PTO & holidays

Networking opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Team events

Community impact

Resumo da oferta

Pepper Construction Company is seeking a Summer Project Engineer Intern to gain hands-on exposure to general contracting in the Chicagoland area. You will work with a Project Manager or Superintendent, supporting submittals, take-offs, budgets, and attend job site and owner meetings.

You'll participate in training sessions, jobsite tours, safety, and an intern project competition simulating bidding and winning work as a general contractor. The program runs Memorial Day through Mid-August.

Qualificações

• Sophomore–Senior year in Construction Management or Civil/Construction Engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Reliable transportation to job sites and meetings.
• Ability to work in the Chicagoland area and participate in a 12-week program May–Aug.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with submittals and take-offs under supervision.
• Support budgeting efforts and project coordination.
• Attend job site and owner meetings as needed.
• Participate in intern training sessions, site tours, and safety briefings.
• Engage in an intern project competition simulating bidding and contracting.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Formação académica

Construction Management / Civil Engineering student

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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. If you're ready to dive into an exciting role, and be part of a team that values success, teamwork, and making a difference. 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

Pepper 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.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.