Construction Project Management Intern (Summer 2027

2027 Summer Project Engineer Intern

Pepper Construction Company is looking for qualified, intelligent students with a passion for learning about the construction industry to come and experience life as a General Contractor.

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.

Position requirements include:

• 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

The salary for this position is $20-$24/hour based on graduation year.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note:

Pepper does not sponsor work visas.