Project Management Intern - Construction (Downtown Chicago)

Overview

Assist with admin, data, and project tasks as a construction intern in Chicago.

Key Responsibilities

• data analysis
• process improvement
• project support
• client queries
• solution presentation
• documentation

Tasks

-Complies with all policies and standards -Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data. -Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers. -Assist with responses to general questions. -Present solutions to concerns. -Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, Power Point presentation. -Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.

Requirements

• post-secondary
• internship
• communication
• leadership
• microsoft office
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations. -Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department. Required -Prior internship and/or related consulting experience Preferred -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located. -Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field. -Demonstrated leadership skills. -Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred. -Strong problem solving and analytical skills. -Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; candidates must be permanently authorized to work in the u.s.