Electrical Construction Project & Procurement Intern

Continental Electrical Construction Co.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Electrical Construction Company (CECCO) seeks a motivated intern in construction management/electrical construction to gain hands-on exposure across project teams. You will support procurement, labor tracking, QA/QC checks, labeling, and contract oversight on live projects in the Chicago area.

This role offers practical experience, mentorship, and the chance to contribute to critical infrastructure from data centers to healthcare facilities, with travel to job sites and client

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program in Construction Management, Electrical Construction, Design, Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Some experience in construction and/or general business a plus, but not required.
• Flexibility for travel to jobsites and client locations.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong task prioritization skills.
• Effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Management: Track estimated ship dates for long lead orders.
• Procurement Management: Follow up on back-ordered products.
• Productivity Management: Collaborate with the project manager on project labor tracking.
• Productivity Management: Update the tracker with current and projected labor data based on actual performance.
• Productivity Management: Gather and format product data for client review and approval.
• QA/QC Assistance: Ensure received and installed products meet design team specifications.
• Labels and Identification: Organize labels and identification for project elements.
• Contract Management: Maintain a log of contract value, changes, and potential changes.
• Contract Management: Review and quantify scope on contract drawings.

Skills

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Travel readiness

Education

Enrollment in Construction Management or related degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Continental Electrical Construction Company (CECCO) seeks a motivated intern in construction management/electrical construction to gain hands-on exposure across project teams. You will support procurement, labor tracking, QA/QC checks, labeling, and contract oversight on live projects in the Chicago area.

This role offers practical experience, mentorship, and the chance to contribute to critical infrastructure from data centers to healthcare facilities, with travel to job sites and client