Mural Arts Project - Field Management Internship

Norcon•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Norcon, a Chicago-based General Contractor founded in 1999, manages construction for commercial and high-end residential projects nationwide. They are client-focused and a leader in the progressive construction industry, with a diverse history of award-winning projects. Norcon prides itself on its team and company culture, emphasizing smart work, high standards, team development, collaboration, client results, and having fun. This internship is for Engineering or Construction Management students interested in Field Management, offering experience from preconstruction to closeout. Candidates with ties to the North Lawndale community are encouraged to apply. The internship requires working at a project site trailer at 3216 W Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623. The internship runs from June 8, 2026, to August 21, 2026 (end date flexible), with applications due by June 1, 2026. Norcon is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
Ability to travel to job sites and vendor locations
Be responsible and accountable for projects
Have strong negotiation and analytical skills
Be strongly committed to safety
Authorization to work in the United States on a permanent, full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Candidates who live in or have strong ties to the North Lawndale community are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Ensure drawing sets are up to date
Review drawings for overall understanding of project
Identify key issues such as project scope gaps and missing work
Obtain project specifics
Review all addendums, ASIs, ASKs, SSKs or other sketches, RFI’s and Submittals
Review latest construction schedule
Post all job signage in visible areas at jobsites
Have subcontractors correct identified violations, and document corrections
Walk jobsite with 3rdParty Safety Consultant (Safety check)
Communicate RFI responses to affected subcontractor foreman upon receipt
Maintain full-size drawing set onsite (i.e. construction history set)
Provide plan table for trades to reference construction drawing set
Insert drawing sets as they are issued and markup previous versions
Insert sketches where they are associated to drawings
Maintain current drawing and sketch log for reference, including weekly check-ins with PM for updates
Be familiar with submittal log and schedule including awareness of items pending approval
Review approved shop drawings
Understand Certification of Occupancy requirements and generate short list to track
Review project specifications to understand items outstanding
Inventory attic stock materials to determine what is owners or needs to be removed
Track progress on punch list items daily, advising PM on subcontractor’s schedule issues
Generate and track ROJ logs
Generate and track QAQC lists
Other duties as assigned