Preconstruction Intern: Build, Plan & Budget (Summer)

wight; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wight & Company in Darien, IL is offering a Summer Intern position within the Integrated Services Group, focusing on preconstruction tasks. The role provides opportunities to collaborate with architects, engineers, and field teams across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate is a current student pursuing a relevant degree, with strong communication and organizational skills, and a willingness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills.
• Adequate transportation to report to job sites as needed.
• Basic understanding of construction materials and methods.
• Good organization and computer skills.
• Openness to learn and have fun.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the preconstruction team with data entry and document organization.
• Supporting construction schedule development and updates for upcoming projects.
• Helping to create phasing and logistics plans.
• Conducting comprehensive plan reviews to identify scopes of work.
• Assist estimators in compiling project budgets, value engineering options, and cost comparison reports
• Assisting in the development of detailed scope sheets for various bid packages.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good organization

Basic understanding of construction材料

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Wight & Company in Darien, IL is offering a Summer Intern position within the Integrated Services Group, focusing on preconstruction tasks. The role provides opportunities to collaborate with architects, engineers, and field teams across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate is a current student pursuing a relevant degree, with strong communication and organizational skills, and a willingness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment.