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Construction Management Intern - Summer 2027

Darien, ILOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-levelPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Construction Management
  • Summer Intern
  • Chicagoland area
  • construction materials
  • construction methods
  • computer skills
  • learn

Nice to have

  • architecture
  • innovation
  • networking

Role summary

Wight & Company, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, seeks a Construction Management Intern for Summer 2027. This role offers the opportunity to work on-site on projects in the Chicagoland area, shadowing superintendents, assisting Project Managers with estimates, schedules, and contracts, and attending client meetings. The internship emphasizes learning, collaboration, and networking within a dynamic company culture. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Construction Management or a related field, possess strong communication and computer skills, have a basic understanding of construction materials and methods, and reliable transportation to job sites.

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

Wight & Company is currently looking for a summer intern to work in our Construction Management group. Construction interns have opportunity to work with the construction team on projects and to collaborate with Wight’s architects and engineers.

Wight & Company has one of the most robust Summer Intern programs in the industry! Construction Management interns have the opportunity to work on-site at one of our projects in the Chicagoland area. There are also numerous opportunities to network with professionals and interns from all the various departments at Wight. The relationships forged during an internship can last the duration of a career!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Shadow superintendents and document on-site progress
  • Work with Project Managers in preparing project estimates, schedules, contracts and other project-specific managerial tasks
  • Attend team and client meetings in-house and on-site for construction projects, representing Wight & Company
  • Develop and maintain strong client relations

    • Requirements:

  • Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Construction Management or related field
  • Strong communication skills
  • Reliable transportation to travel to and from assigned job site(s) in the Chicagoland area
  • Basic understanding of construction materials and methods
  • Good organization and computer skills
  • Openness to learn and have fun

    • Salary Range: $20-$25/hr. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

    For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.

    Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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