Construction Intern, Summer 2027
About the role
Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm serving the private sector with offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. The Wisconsin office is seeking qualified, intelligent students with a passion for learning about the construction industry to experience life as a General Contractor. You will be paired with a Project Manager and/or Superintendent on a construction team, working directly with many aspects of project management and gaining exposure to real‑life situations in the field and office, including training sessions, jobsite tours, and safety.
Responsibilities
- Processing submittals
- Performing take‑offs
- Potentially preparing budgets
- Attending job site and owner meetings
- Participating in training sessions, jobsite tours, and safety activities
Requirements
- Current college student entering Junior or Senior year, studying Construction Management or a related discipline (liberal arts majors welcome)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and apply new technology quickly
- Confidence to work independently and a desire to collaborate as part of a team
- Skilled at multi‑tasking while maintaining attention to detail
- Reliable transportation to and from work‑related activities and assignments daily (housing not offered)
- Availability to participate in the 12‑week program from Memorial Day to Mid‑August
Pepper Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Pepper does not sponsor work visas.