Construction Management Intern - Summer 2027

CAGE Engineering • Lisle, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Construction Management Intern with CAGE, you will join our Development Services & Construction Management team working on real client projects from day one. You will develop technical skills in construction coordination and site oversight, and build professional skills like networking and organization, through on-the-spot training every day. You will also have a mentor who checks in with you regularly throughout the summer, along with optional office hours each week to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders, ask questions, and get to know the people leading the company. Success in this role looks like steady growth in your technical skills, real contributions to your project team, and a strong sense of what a career at CAGE could look like.

Requirements

• In current pursuit of a BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook; exposure to project scheduling programs a plus
• Focused, motivated, and results oriented
• Strong desire to learn and advance one's technical skills
• Comfortable working outdoors and on active job sites
• Ability to learn quickly and accept constructive criticism
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing and preparing for pre-construction meetings
• Support coordination between engineers and consultants to help integrate their work with project schedules and progress
• Assist with estimating, scheduling, drawing review, and budget tracking for projects
• Help with scheduling and coordinating contractors
• Assist in reviewing development agreements
• Support project site supervision and site visits
• Help review pay applications
• Assist with the project closeout process
• Learn and follow the company's safety program in all phases and areas of the project
• Take part in on-the-spot training every day, building technical and professional skills as you go
• Meet regularly with your assigned mentor throughout the summer
• Attend optional office hours each week to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders

Benefits

• On-the-spot training every day, covering construction coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and site oversight
• A mentor who checks in with you regularly throughout the summer
• Optional office hours each week to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders
• Hands-on experience working on real projects and on active job sites
• Full-time advancement opportunities with clear career paths
• Book club, happy hours, and social events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Inclusive, collaborative environment
• Chances to connect with teams across our national offices through lunch and learns and collaborative events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern