Construction Management Intern Summer 2027

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. Were 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 were 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 Wights 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 Bachelors/Masters 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.

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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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