Class of 2026 Intern Program - Itasca, IL

Description

• Review drawings and plans on-site
• Assist with bidding, buyout, and subcontractor selection
• Attend pre-construction meetings with trades
• Track project documentation and contribute to closeout
• Learn and apply jobsite safety practices, including PPE, inspections, audits, and toolbox talks
• Conduct subcontractor scope reviews and clarifications
• Learn the proposal and budgeting process
• Review plans and identify scopes of work
• Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed breakdowns
• Participate in daily site walks and subcontractor meetings
• Review drawings and perform conceptual estimating
• Participate in project closeout processes

Requirements

• Prior construction management internship experience
• Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Extended periods working at a desk or computer screen
• Solid mathematical and problem-solving abilities
• Mobility on and around active construction sites as well as in-office settings
• Learn about MEP subcontractors in design-build
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Understand scheduling, project flow, and subcontractor feedback
• Exposure to outdoor elements and construction noise during site visits
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Familiarity with CMiC, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project

Benefits

• Gain insight into design-build vs. plan-spec approaches
• Gain exposure to permitting and project documentation

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance