Summer Construction Project Manager Intern

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Networking opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Team events

Community impact

Job summary

Pepper Construction Company is seeking a Summer Project Engineer Intern to gain hands-on exposure to general contracting in the Chicagoland area. You will work with a Project Manager or Superintendent, supporting submittals, take-offs, budgets, and attend job site and owner meetings.

You'll participate in training sessions, jobsite tours, safety, and an intern project competition simulating bidding and winning work as a general contractor. The program runs Memorial Day through Mid-August.

Qualifications

• Sophomore–Senior year in Construction Management or Civil/Construction Engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Reliable transportation to job sites and meetings.
• Ability to work in the Chicagoland area and participate in a 12-week program May–Aug.

Responsibilities

• Assist with submittals and take-offs under supervision.
• Support budgeting efforts and project coordination.
• Attend job site and owner meetings as needed.
• Participate in intern training sessions, site tours, and safety briefings.
• Engage in an intern project competition simulating bidding and contracting.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Construction Management / Civil Engineering student

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pepper Construction Company is seeking a Summer Project Engineer Intern to gain hands-on exposure to general contracting in the Chicagoland area. You will work with a Project Manager or Superintendent, supporting submittals, take-offs, budgets, and attend job site and owner meetings.

You'll participate in training sessions, jobsite tours, safety, and an intern project competition simulating bidding and winning work as a general contractor. The program runs Memorial Day through Mid-August.