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Wight & Company

Integrated architecture, engineering, and construction services

Construction Management Intern

Summer 2027Updated on 10/3/2026
$20 - $25/hr
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's
Darien, IL, USA
In PersonOn-site work at a project in the Chicagoland area; reliable transportation to assigned job sites is required.

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management or a related field.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Reliable transportation to travel to and from assigned job sites in the Chicagoland area.
  • Basic understanding of construction materials and methods.
  • Good organization and computer skills.
  • Openness to learn.
Responsibilities
  • Shadow superintendents and document on-site progress.
  • Work with Project Managers to prepare project estimates, schedules, contracts, and other project-specific managerial tasks.
  • Attend team and client meetings in-house and on-site for construction projects, representing Wight & Company.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relations.

About the company

Wight & Company provides integrated design and delivery services by combining architecture, engineering, and construction under one roof. Its Design Led-Design Build approach brings design, engineering, and construction teams together early to streamline projects, supported by architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, MEP, structural, civil, and environmental engineering, plus construction management and general contracting. The firm differentiates itself through long-running, family-led leadership, a strong sustainability track record with LEED-certified projects, and commitments like AIA 2030 and SE 2050 to cut energy use and embodied carbon. Its goal is to deliver efficient, sustainable projects for public and private clients—moving toward net-zero buildings and lower environmental impact.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wight won 2025 AIA NEI awards for Field Elementary and Stevenson High School.
  • Its 2026 website highlights DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center, Oakton Sports Complex, and IBEW CTA training.
  • The firm is hiring interns and staff in 2026, signaling active project demand and pipeline depth.

What critics are saying

  • Wight depends heavily on Chicago-area public education and civic projects, delaying cash flows when boards stall.
  • The July 27, 2026 Chief Innovation Officer promotion signals pressure to catch up on AI-enabled delivery.
  • Large AEC firms can copy integrated delivery; without unique wins, Wight becomes a mid-market commodity by 2027.

What makes Wight & Company unique

  • Wight combines architecture, engineering, and construction under one contract, led by Mark Wight.
  • Its Design Led-Design Build model compresses handoffs, pricing, and schedule risk for clients.
  • Sustainability is core: Wight cited 20 years of LEED certification on August 14, 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours