Construction Quality Intern - Summer 2026 (Chicagoland)

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

WHY PEPPER? At Pepper, we work hard, but we make sure to have a good time doing it. If you're ready to take on an exciting role, apply today and join a team that values success, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. We offer the following and more:

• Opportunities to network and grow professionally
• PTO and holidays - yes, even for interns!
• A supportive team environment that celebrates success
• Engaging and fun company-wide events
• Volunteer opportunities

• Meaningful work bringing a positive impact to communities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pepper Construction is seeking qualified, intelligent students with a passion for learning about the construction industry to gain hands-on experience in the Quality department with a commercial general contractor.

You will work with Quality team members as well as project teams to learn and serve as a resource in areas such as project delivery, constructability, building technology, workflow and sequencing, and proper installation techniques. You will participate in jobsite quality walks, the constructability review process, mock-ups, writing reports and helping to resolve quality building issues. We aim to expose you to real-life situations in the field and the office. You will also be involved in training sessions, job site tours, and safety. You will gain hands-on experience with a reputable general contractor in the Chicagoland Area.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Current college student entering their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year studying Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Architecture.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn and apply new technology
• Ability to work independently while still contributing and collaborating in a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Reliable transportation to and from work-related activities and assignments
• Ability and desire to work on an active construction site in the Chicagoland area.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.