Project Management Internship - Construction (Summer 2027)

Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States Department: Central

Path Construction is seeking qualified college students in Construction related majors to join our organization in the Chicago, IL area. We are a rapidly growing general contractor headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL with additional offices in Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, TN; Tampa, FL; Dallas, TX; and Phoenix, AZ, with projects ongoing throughout the United States. Typical duties of an intern include learning to manage day-to-day activities of subcontractors and suppliers, contract administration, procurement, estimating, pay requests, change orders, requests for information, cost control, scheduling, tracking submittals, maintaining and delivering a high level of quality.

Founded in 2008, Path Construction is a general contractor providing a vast array of construction services to multiple regions throughout the country. Our expertise is very diverse and includes experience on small and large projects of many different types, including but not limited to: healthcare, hospitality, higher education, multi-family, self-storage, senior living, transportation, water and waste treatment, convention centers, laboratories, and correctional. The main philosophy and strategy for the growth of our organization is to be on the cutting edge of all aspects of the construction process. Additionally, our unmatched customer satisfaction and, most importantly, the development and quality of our people drive our success. For more about us, please visit our website at www.pathcc.com.

Duties for an Intern include introduction and team participation in:

General Contract and Subcontract administration

Monitor and document jobsite safety and accident prevention

Construction Scheduling

Material & Equipment – procurement and expediting

Process RFI’s

Receive

Review

Submit

Log

Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination

Project cost review, reporting, updating and accounting

Review of subcontractor applications for payment

Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings

Supervision and coordination of subcontractors’ field installations

Review and negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors

Prepare change proposals

Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance

Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment

Quality control

Project Closeout

Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs on the Project

Requirements

Currently pursuing a 4 year degree in Building Construction, Engineering, or a related field

Up-to-date with modern technology and display excellent communication skills

General knowledge of construction principles/practices

Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment and grow the company

Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel may be required

Working knowledge of project management process and software. (Microsoft Office)

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits

Hourly Wage Range: $18/hour - $25/hour

Company Computer

Certification Training