Project Management Intern - Construction
About the job
- Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Be up to date with modern technology.
- Have general knowledge of construction principles and practices.
- Have working knowledge of project management processes and software, including Microsoft Office.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Have a valid driver's license; travel may be required.
- Learn to manage the day-to-day activities of subcontractors and suppliers, contract administration, procurement, estimating, pay requests, change orders, requests for information, cost control, scheduling, submittal tracking, and maintaining and delivering a high level of quality.
- Participate in general contract and subcontract administration.
- Monitor and document jobsite safety and accident prevention.
- Support construction scheduling.
- Procure and expedite materials and equipment.
- Process requests for information by receiving, reviewing, submitting, and logging them.
- Review and coordinate shop drawings and submittals.
- Review, report, update, and account for project costs.
- Review subcontractor applications for payment.
- Participate in and document project coordination meetings.
- Supervise and coordinate subcontractors' field installations.
- Review and negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors.
- Prepare change proposals.
- Document change orders and maintain associated cost reporting.
- Research and suggest options for construction means, methods, and equipment.
- Perform quality control.
- Support project closeout.
- Implement applicable safety programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs on the project.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Have a strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment and help grow the company.
About the company
Path Construction builds facilities for public agencies, property developers and private businesses across the United States. Its portfolio spans housing, schools, healthcare buildings and civil infrastructure, with work ranging from ground-up buildings to major renovations. Clients hire the firm for general contracting, design-build and construction management, while its development business handles site selection, feasibility studies and project financing. Before construction starts, the company coordinates project scope, preliminary schedules, design teams and subcontractors, then oversees work through the final walk-through. Founded in 2008, Path Construction is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arlington Heights, IL
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Early careers span office and field work: Path interns work alongside professionals with direct access to senior leadership.
- Skills receive employer support: Path lists certification training alongside its employee benefits.
- Path proved its conversion capability: the 153-apartment 111 Point redevelopment opened in July 2026.
What critics are saying
- Client approvals constrain execution: Chicago's water-district owner reviews every aspect of Path's North Branch pumping station rehabilitation.
- Some site work interrupts nights: Path reports overnight storm emergencies at the operating North Branch pumping station.
- Travel belongs to the job: Path advertises a Chicago-based traveling superintendent position.
What makes Path Construction unique
- Architecture stays in-house: Path's own team designed interiors for its Chicago office conversion.
- Trades stay partly in-house: Path self-performs concrete, carpentry and electrical work.
- Planning uses digital building models: Path uses Navisworks to identify design conflicts before construction.
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