Summer Construction Management Intern - Itasca

FCL Builders • Itasca, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The 10-week Internship Program at FCL Builders is designed to provide students with an immersive, hands-on overview of the industrial construction management process. Through a structured rotation across Pre-Construction, Production, and Field Operations, interns will gain exposure to every step of the project lifecycle. The program includes virtual professional development training and bi-weekly mentorship meetings to foster personal and professional growth.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Solid mathematical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Positive attitude, engaging in seeking growth opportunities, and new innovative solutions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Prior construction management internship experience
• Familiarity with CMiC, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

• Learn the proposal and budgeting process
• Gain insight into design-build vs. plan-spec approaches
• Review drawings and perform conceptual estimating
• Conduct subcontractor scope reviews and clarifications
• Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed breakdowns
• Understand the importance of subcontractor communication
• Review plans and identify scopes of work
• Assist with bidding, buyout, and subcontractor selection
• Learn about MEP subcontractors in design-build
• Gain exposure to permitting and project documentation
• Understand scheduling, project flow, and subcontractor feedback
• Participate in project closeout processes
• Review drawings and plans on-site
• Attend pre-construction meetings with trades
• Learn and apply jobsite safety practices, including PPE, inspections, audits, and toolbox talks
• Participate in daily site walks and subcontractor meetings
• Track project documentation and contribute to closeout

Benefits

• Employee-owned company
• Real-world experience
• Professional mentorship
• Opportunity to see firsthand what makes FCL one of the nation’s leading design-builders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree