Midwest Project Management Intern - Summer 2025

Aldridge Electric; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Career exploration

Leadership development

Networking opportunities

Industry familiarity

Job summary

Aldridge Electric is seeking a Project Management Intern to join our dynamic team in Illinois. The role supports project planning, execution, and closure with administrative and operational duties.

You will assist in coordinating the project team, promoting safety, and supporting the quality program while documenting costs and interfacing with subcontractors and customers. This 12+ week internship starts around May 27th and offers hands-on experience and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university and pursuing a related degree.
• GPA 3.0 or above preferred.
• Interest in construction industry and hands-on learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist project management with administrative and operational duties.
• Coordinate project team tasks as directed by the team.
• Support safety efforts and interact with Safety Department.
• Track materials, procure tools, and document project costs.
• Engage in pre-job planning templates and quality program tasks.

Skills

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Quality program knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Enrolled in college/university

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Aldridge is seeking a Project Management Intern to join our dynamic and energetic team. This role will assist project management with administrative and operational duties that support project planning, execution, and closure.

What You’ll Do

Duties Include:

• Assisting in coordinating the project team as directed by the team
• Promoting safety on the jobsite, and working closely with the Safety Department to ensure that any safety issues are addressed properly
• Advocating the corporate quality program and assisting with the tracking and administrative aspects of our quality program components, including pre-job planning templates, task lists, and roles and responsibilities
• Supporting excellence in project execution through a multitude of tasks, including procuring tools, ordering and tracking material, documenting project costs, and interfacing with subcontractors and customers
• Learning and demonstrating our core competencies including adaptability/flexibility, customer focus, decision making/judgment, initiative, and quality

Who You Are

• Enrolled in a college or university
• Willing to work in a variety of roles depending on the needs of the department
• Solution oriented, problem solver with a hands-on and team-oriented attitude
• Organized and have good communication skills
• Ability to relate to a diverse group of individuals throughout the organization
• Basic computer knowledge
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, preferred
• Demonstrate genuine interest in the construction industry

What We Offer

• A 12 + week internship program opportunity beginning approximately May 27th
• Career exploration
• Hands on experience
• Valuable work practice
• Leadership and skill development
• Industry familiarity
• Professional communication and networking opportunities

Who We Are

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.

Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 1,500 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.