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Preconstruction Intern - Summer '27

CompanyPower Construction
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the preconstruction team through all phases of estimating and project planning. Assist with quantity takeoffs, bid analyses, and subcontractor administration.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$18 - $28
Company Size
966
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Power Construction, who we build is just as important as what we build. Founded in 1926, we are a family and senior management-owned firm based in Chicago with national reach and a long history of managing complex projects across diverse market sectors. Our portfolio spans more than a dozen project types, ranging from under $1 million to over $500 million. At the heart of our success is a commitment to relationships—with employees, architects, subcontractors, and clients. We believe what we build best isn’t just projects, but trust. Our values-driven model keeps leaders engaged, careers growing, and partnerships strong—all driving exceptional value for our clients. That spirit of growth is rooted in our entrepreneurial culture. We’ve never stopped looking for smart ways to evolve—it’s built into our DNA and the driving force behind our longevity. It also fuels our unwavering commitment to safety, reflected in an EMR consistently better than the industry average. We don’t just build buildings. We build careers, partnerships, and spaces that shape the future. And above all, we deliver on our promise: to exceed expectations, every time.
About the Role

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.

 

Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Power Construction is committed to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers (including women and members of disproportionately affected racial and ethnic groups), as well as residents of marginalized communities.
Key Skills
EstimatingProject planningQuantity takeoffsCost estimatesBid analysisValue engineeringSubcontractor solicitationSubcontract administrationMarket cost analysisSchedulingRevitDatabase management
Categories
ConstructionEngineeringManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Housing provided for out-of-state internsMentorshipProfessional development trainingNetworking opportunities