Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2026 (Chicago)

Redmond Construction • Chicago, IL

2d • $20

About The Position

Why Redmond? We’re a best-in-class general contractor driven by a passion for transforming spaces and providing top tier service to our clients. Named one of Crain’s Best Places to Work five years running, our team consists of collaborative, hardworking professionals who bring empathy , integrity , perseverance , and curiosity to complex, high-stakes projects. Team members at every level show up with humility and respect, supporting one another through challenges and staying accountable for delivering work the right way. Our teams support projects across workplace, amenity, hospitality, healthcare, lab and life sciences, and education sectors. Our vision is to be the strongest pound-for-pound general contractor by delivering exceptional value and exceeding expectations. By doing what’s right, asking questions, and continuously improving, we’re building more than spaces–we’re building an inclusive, innovative future for our industry. What We Need: Redmond is looking for three Project Engineer Interns to join our team. We are focused on high value commercial tenant improvement projects, specifically in Chicago's loop and surrounding neighborhoods. Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management or architecture. Candidates should have experience with interpreting drawings, and familiarity with submittals, RFIs, contract documentations, and COI documentation. Please note: This is not a construction engineering or civil engineering role. This role is heavily focused on CORPORATE INTERIOR project management and interfacing with architects and designers on interior projects. What You'll Do: Assist with general record-keeping and process organization for Project, Field and Estimating Teams Create and maintain project folders, superintendent binders, and communication archives Participate in weekly OAC meetings, document meeting minutes, distribute minutes and set agendas Assist with submittal and RFI process for assigned projects Assist with creation of project schedules Assist with documentation on all assigned projects Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to proactively solve problems and create outstanding client experiences Assist with Redmond Foundation Fundraiser event day-of support What You'll Bring: Education Top candidates will be rising juniors, seniors, or new graduates pursuing a degree in construction management or architecture from a highly competitive university. Candidates should be able to read construction drawings and specification sheets and communicate professionally with subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Personality Our office is fast-paced, inclusive, collaborative, and solution-oriented. Candidates should be self-starters who are open to learn, ready to work, and excited to take on new responsibilities. We want to give you the tools and resources to interface with clients and project partners, and run successful projects.

Requirements

• Candidates should have experience with interpreting drawings, and familiarity with submittals, RFIs, contract documentations, and COI documentation.
• Top candidates will be rising juniors, seniors, or new graduates pursuing a degree in construction management or architecture from a highly competitive university.
• Candidates should be able to read construction drawings and specification sheets and communicate professionally with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Candidates should be self-starters who are open to learn, ready to work, and excited to take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general record-keeping and process organization for Project, Field and Estimating Teams
• Create and maintain project folders, superintendent binders, and communication archives
• Participate in weekly OAC meetings, document meeting minutes, distribute minutes and set agendas
• Assist with submittal and RFI process for assigned projects
• Assist with creation of project schedules
• Assist with documentation on all assigned projects
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to proactively solve problems and create outstanding client experiences
• Assist with Redmond Foundation Fundraiser event day-of support

Benefits

• $20/hour
• 40 hours to use toward vacation or sick time
• We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern