Preconstruction Intern - Summer 2027
Wight & Company · Darien, Illinois, United States
Posted 15 days ago · $20 - $25
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Wight & Company's roles stay open a median of 41 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Wight & Company's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wight & Company
- high 9 stale, 0 reposted of 20 open
- Hiring momentum
- 25 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Wight & Company's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Wight & Company.
About this role
The Preconstruction Intern will work within the Integrated Services Group at Wight & Company, assisting with various tasks related to preconstruction activities. Day-to-day responsibilities include data entry, document organization, supporting construction schedule development, conducting plan reviews, and assisting estimators with project budgets and bid packages. This role offers a collaborative environment where interns can network with professionals across departments.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Wight & Company as an employer.
What you need
- Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
- Strong communication skills
- Adequate transportation to report to job sites as needed
- Basic understanding of construction materials and methods
- Good organization and computer skills
- Openness to learn and have fun
What you get
- Salary Range: $20 - $25/hr
- Opportunities to network with professionals and interns from various departments
Worth weighing
- Internship is for Summer 2027, which may limit immediate opportunities for candidates
- Role involves basic tasks such as data entry and document organization, which may not appeal to all candidates
Summarised from Wight & Company's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Wight & Company on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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