Construction Management Intern - Summer 2026

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Your impact

When it comes to construction, we don’t just look at what’s in front of us. We’re creating for what’s next. As a Construction Management Intern supporting our Vertical Construction group, you will too.

You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning as you bring fresh ideas to the table. Working closely with your construction project manager, you’ll be immersed in both project design and compliance as well as site construction and evaluation. You’ll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business, as well as gain experience working directly with project contractors.

You will be helping to review RFIs, submittals, attending weekly project meetings and taking meeting minutes, creating schedules, creating and reviewing estimates and contractor proposals, ensuring that schedule and budget are maintained within acceptable parameters.

This will be a full-time on-site position at the client site in Chicago.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need

• In pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master’s program in Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited program
• Must be at least a rising Junior
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• 3.0 GPA
• A previous internship related to your field of study

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

40,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

65,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $40,000.00 to $65,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on April 16, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
Chicago	Illinois	United States