University of Chicago: Construction Management Summer Internship

  • Internship
  • Part Time
  • Chicago
  • $20 per hour USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • University of Chicago profile
  • Salary: $20 per hour
  • Authorization to work in the US required.

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Closing date: March 31, 2026

Job Description: Summer Intern – Construction Management

Company: University of Chicago 

Location: University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 

Modality: In-Person, Hybrid and/or remote

Hours per week: 20 hours

Start Date: June 1, 2026

End Date: August 15, 2026

Job Summary: 

The University of Chicago is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Summer Interns to join our diverse and dynamic technology teams. As Construction Management intern, you will have the opportunity to support critical systems used to manage construction projects, work orders, assets, and operational processes. This includes systems that manage construction project setup, tracking, and reporting. This internship provides a unique chance to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to meaningful projects that support the University’s mission of excellence in education and research.

Construction Management Project Areas: 

Documentation and Knowledge Base Project

  • Develop structured documentation and knowledge base materials, including high-level system overview guides, new employee onboarding, and reference materials.
  • Documentation of common processes, such as requesting access or navigating systems.
  • Create basic process and system diagrams.

Construction Systems and Data Support Project:

  • Document how construction projects are tracked through our systems.
  • Review project data for completeness and consistency.
  • Organize and standardize information used for reporting.
  • Create high-level documentation of construction project lifecycles.

Required Qualifications and Skills: 

  • GPA: 2.5 +
  • Currently enrolled in a certificate or degree program in Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to stay focused in remote or hybrid environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills: 

  • Experienced in managing document repositories and documents.
  • Skilled in project management and organizing information.
  • Competent in compiling and summarizing datasheets.

Benefits: 

  • Hands-on experience with a variety of technology platforms and initiatives.
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and gain real-world experience.
  • Networking opportunities within the University of Chicago’s technology teams.

Disclaimer: 

***We will do our best to place interns in their desired roles, but we have the discretion to match interns with positions based on the best fit for both the intern and the organization based on the skillset of the intern and the needs of the team. 

Before you Apply:

Click here to download a sample resume

Resume Template

In place of a cover letter please submit an answer to the essay questions below:

The University of Chicago would like all applicants to both of the following prompts:
  1. Describe a construction-related project or assignment you have worked on during your college studies. What tasks did you help with, and what did you learn from the experience?
  2. How do you handle situations when something goes wrong in a project? Can you share an example from college where you fixed a project issue?
Please complete your responses and submit a PDF titled “FirstName.LastName.Questions”

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Application Documents

  • Resume (required)
  • UChicago Essay Questions

We also suggest that you contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter or interviewing workshops:

How to Apply:

    1. Review this job description
    2. Update your Resume and Essay Questions (listed above)
      1. Name your documents as FIRST NAME.LAST NAME.Resume and your essay questions as FIRST NAME.LAST NAME.Essay Questions
      2. Only PDF documents will be processed. No images (PNG, JPGs)
    3. Click the link below to Apply
    4. After completing the application link, your resume and essay questions will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.
    5. CCC will communicate with you if you are moved forward in the process so you can continue the process with the employer.
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