PRECONSTRUCTION INTERN (Summer '27)
ABOUT POWER:
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course, competing in beach volleyball or softball in Grant Park, brewing beer, attending neighborhood festivals, giving back to the community, and spending time together during a range of company-sponsored events. Our culture is one of the reasons we’ve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and it’s reflected in our current 92% employee retention rate.
We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow.
PROGRAM FEATURES:
• Hands-on, field-centric work experience
• Mentorship, coaching, and technical/professional development training
• Networking opportunities with AEC professionals and peers
• Site-based meetings, company events, and summer outings
• Individualized performance review at the conclusion of the program
• Housing provided for out-of-state interns and co-ops (rent and utilities included)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support the preconstruction team through all phases of estimating and project planning
• Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, bid analyses, and value engineering recommendations
• Assist with subcontractor solicitation, bid review, negotiations, and subcontract administration
• Maintain historical cost, unit pricing, and subcontractor databases
• Develop working knowledge of market costs, general conditions, and preliminary scheduling
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and subcontractors
• Utilize Revit models and project documentation to support estimating efforts
SALARY DETAILS:
Salary Range: $18/hr - $28/hr
Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus. Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.
Power Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
What We Do
Powercon Corporation is a Severn, Maryland-based manufacturer of electrical power-distribution equipment. Its product portfolio includes factory-built metal-clad switchgear, metal-enclosed interrupter switchgear, metal-enclosed bus systems, 5kV–38kV bus duct, integrated power distribution systems, and key interlock systems. The company serves the electrical industry by delivering engineered equipment designed to distribute, control, connect, and protect electrical power for industrial and infrastructure applications.
