Construction Project Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Iconica; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Iconica invites motivated Civil Engineering or Construction Management students to join our team as a Construction Project Management Intern for Summer 2027 in Madison, WI. You will work directly with Project Managers to gain hands-on experience in daily construction management, attend coordination meetings, and support quality control, budgeting, and schedule tracking.

Ideal candidates show leadership in student activities, strong communication, and the desire to learn in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Civil Engineering or Construction Management program.
• Previous internship in design-build or construction preferred.
• Leadership in student organizations or extracurriculars.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend project coordination meetings with internal teams and clients.
• Assist with communicating project needs and interpreting construction documents.
• Support project quality through reporting, shop drawing reviews, punch list tracking, and warranty follow-ups.
• Participate in subcontractor pre-award meetings and review scopes of work.
• Help with owner payment requests, manage financial reporting, and coordinate RFIs.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules and tracking milestones.
• Build relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Conduct site visits to monitor subcontractor progress and safety audits.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Curiosity

Education

Civil Engineering student

Construction Management student

Job description

Iconica is seeking a Construction Project Management Intern to join our team in Summer 2027!

At Iconica, we take a collaborative approach to design and construction, bringing architecture, engineering, and construction together under one roof. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where people can grow professionally while contributing to meaningful projects. As a full-service firm, we prioritize strong relationships, thoughtful solutions, and successful outcomes—for both our clients and our team.

As a Construction Project Management Intern, you’ll work alongside our Project Managers and project teams to gain hands‑on experience in the day‑to‑day management of construction projects. Throughout your internship, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Attend project coordination meetings with internal teams and clients.
• Assist with communicating project needs and interpreting construction documents.
• Support project quality through reporting, shop drawing reviews, punch list tracking, and warranty follow-ups.
• Participate in subcontractor pre-award meetings, review scopes of work, help with owner payment requests, manage financial reporting, and coordinate RFIs between field and design teams.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules and tracking milestones to help ensure client commitments are met.
• Conduct site visits to monitor subcontractor progress and complete safety audits.
• Participate in budget discussions, assist with monthly updates, and collaborate with the preconstruction team on scope development and estimates.
• Build relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Qualified candidates will have the following:

• Enrollment in a Civil Engineering or Construction Management program.
• Previous internship experience in design-build or construction (preferred).
• Leadership experience in student organizations or extracurriculars.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Initiative, curiosity, and an eagerness to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Why Iconica?

Iconica has been recognized as a Madison Top Workplacefor five consecutive years (2022–2026) by the Wisconsin State Journal. We're proud of the culture we've built and the people who make it possible.