Field Operations Internship (Summer 2027)

Leopardo Construction; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leopardo Construction is seeking Field Engineer Interns for next summer to support project management, estimating and field operations. The internship includes hands-on training and exposure to real project activities across multiple disciplines.

The role involves monitoring schedules, reviewing submittals and RFIs, participating in meetings, maintaining logs, and assisting with on-site coordination. This paid internship offers practical experience in a leading construction firm.

Responsibilities

• Monitor master construction schedule and track critical dates.
• Review submittals, shop drawings and RFIs; maintain logs.
• Participate in pre, weekly, and post construction meetings.
• Maintain change order log and review weekly status.
• Prepare project completion closeout documents.
• Ensure filing and archiving systems are correctly set up.
• Review bid documents to create quantity take-offs and develop RFIs.
• Participate in jobsite walkthroughs to verify field conditions.
• Develop subcontract bidder list using PowerTools.
• Receive and analyze subcontractor bids against drawings/specs.
• Maintain daily logs; coordinate with subcontractors.
• Complete daily jobsite walk to review conditions and audits.
• Update construction documents on site and generate field documentation for LEED submission.
• Generate punch lists and follow up with subs.
• Interact with clients and owner's reps on site.

Skills

Project management

Documentation

Field coordination

Team collaboration

Tools

PowerTools

Job description

Leopardo Construction is looking for Interns to join our team next summer!

Summary:

The Field Engineer Intern is responsible for assisting and supporting the Project Management, Estimating and Field Operations Departments in planning, directing, and coordinating designated project activities to ensure all goals and objectives are met. The Project Engineer Intern will participate in Leopardo’s intern training program.

Internship responsibilities include duties such as:

Project Management

• Monitor master construction schedule and track critical dates of all activities affecting the project completion (Owner, Architect, Consultants, Contractor, Subcontractors, Municipalities, Equipment Suppliers, Site Due Diligence, etc.); provide updates as required.
• Review and process submittals, shop drawings and RFI’s. Establish, maintain and update logs that meet Company or Owner’s specifications.
• Participate in pre, weekly (e.g. OAC, MEP Coordination, Pre-installation, etc.) and post construction meetings.
• Maintain change order log to review weekly status of changes.
• Project completion closeout documentation.
• Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing and archiving systems.

Estimating Support

• Review bid documents to create quantity take-offs; develop RFI’s as required.
• Participate in jobsite walkthroughs to verify actual field conditions.
• Develop a list of qualified subcontract bidders using PowerTools to attain the per trade requirements. Communicate with subcontract bidders to increase coverage if necessary.
• Receive and analyze Subcontractor bids as they relate to drawings, specifications and scope of work using bid day form.

Field Operations/SafetySupport

• Maintain daily logs, participate in Subcontractor meetings to coordinate activities.
• Complete daily jobsite walk to review conditions / progress and assist in completing audits, inspections and daily logs.
• Update construction documents on site. Participate in coordination and pre-installation meetings. Generate field documentation to assist the LEED Project Coordinator in final submission to approving authorities.
• Generate punchlist, determine responsible subcontractor for each item and follow up with subcontractor(s) to ensure timely completion.
• Work on site and interact with clients, owner’s reps or end users/unit owners as required by a project.

Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages, the hourly wage for this role is $20 per hour.

Why Leopardo:

Leopardois one of the nation’s largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered “best in class” by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades,Leopardohas been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry.Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Ourlong-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession withquality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.