2024 ACE Mentor Internship

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

ACE Mentor High School Student Intern

Company Overview

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local Illinois company.

Position Summary

Pepper Construction Company is looking for qualified, intelligent students with a passion for learning about the construction industry to come and experience life as a General Contractor. You will be paired with a Project Manager and project team to work directly with many aspects of project management, including processing submittals and other project documentation, assisting with estimating and the bidding process, preparing budgets, attending job site/owner meetings, working closely with all subcontractors, and being a champion for safety. We intend to expose you to real-life situations in the field and in the office. You will also be involved in a fun intern competition, training sessions, jobsite tours and exciting social events.

Qualifications

• Must be recommended by the ACE Mentor Program in Chicago.
• Junior or Senior High School student currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar degree
• Good communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task.

Pepper Construction Company is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

• Chicago, IL, USA