Preconstruction Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
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? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re 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 we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team. Wight is currently looking for a summer intern to work in our Integrated Services Group as part of our preconstruction team in our Darien office. Wight interns have opportunities to work with our Integrated Services group, collaborating with Wight’s architects, engineers, and construction operations field team. Wight has one of the most robust Summer Intern programs in the industry! Preconstruction Interns have 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!
Requirements
- Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- Strong communication skills
- Adequate transportation to report to job sites as needed
- Basic understanding of construction materials and methods
- Good organization and computer skills
- Openness to learn and have fun
Responsibilities
- Assisting the preconstruction team with data entry and document organization.
- Supporting construction schedule development and updates for upcoming projects.
- Helping to create phasing and logistics plans.
- Conducting comprehensive plan reviews to identify scopes of work.
- Assist estimators in compiling project budgets, value engineering options, and cost comparison reports.
- Assisting in the development of detailed scope sheets for various bid packages.
Benefits
- Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment.
- Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k).
- Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance.
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Career Level
Intern
