Midwest Project Management Intern - Summer 2027

Aldridge Electric; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO Employer

Job summary

Aldridge Electric invites applicants for the Midwest Project Management Intern role for Summer 2027. You will gain hands‑on experience supporting project planning, execution, and closure while collaborating with a dynamic team in the Midwest.

The internship emphasizes safety on the jobsite, quality program administration, cost documentation, procurement support, and coordination with subcontractors and customers.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a junior or senior in college or university.
• GPA 3.0 or above preferred.
• Interest in construction and project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the project team as directed by the team.
• Promote safety on the jobsite and work with Safety Department.
• Assist with tracking and administrative aspects of the quality program.
• Support project execution tasks including procuring tools, ordering and tracking material, and interfacing with subcontractors and customers.
• Demonstrate core competencies: adaptability, customer focus, decision making, initiative, and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Organized

Problem solving

Computer basics

Diversity awareness

Education

College student (junior or senior)

Job description

Midwest Project Management Intern - Summer 2027

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

What you’ll do:

• 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 as a junior or senior 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

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 2,000 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!

What we offer:

The hourly pay for this role is between $20.00-$24.00. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people 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.