Construction Project Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. They are seeking qualified, intelligent students for a summer internship to gain hands-on experience in project management within the construction industry.

What you'll do:

• You will be paired with a Project Manager and/or Superintendent on one of our construction teams in the Chicagoland area
• You will work directly with many aspects of project management, including but not limited to, processing submittals, take-offs, potentially preparing budgets and attending job site/owner meetings
• We intend to expose you to real-life situations in the field and in the office
• You will also be involved in training sessions, jobsite tours and safety
• You will participate in an intern project competition simulating the process of bidding and winning work as a general contractor

What they're looking for:

• Current college student entering their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year studying Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Construction Engineering
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• Strong computer skills that allow you to learn and understand new technology and put it into practice quickly
• A confidence that allows you to work independently but a desire to be part of a team and work collaboratively in it
• Skilled at multitasking, but never taking your eye off the details that can change the outcome
• Reliable self-transportation to and from work-related activities and assignments daily
• Ability to work in the Chicagoland area including far north and/or south suburbs
• Able to participate in the 12-week program from Memorial Day to Mid-August in the Chicagoland area