Preconstruction Intern (Summer 2027)

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration?

Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

Wight & Company is currently looking for a summer intern to work in our Integrated Services Group as part of our preconstruction team in our Darien office.

Interns have opportunities to work with our Integrated Services group, collaborating with Wight’s architects, engineers, and construction operations field team.

Wight & Company has one of the most robust Summer Intern programs in the industry! Preconstruction Interns have numerous opportunities to network with professionals and interns from all the various departments.

The relationships forged during an internship can last the duration of a career! Key Responsibilities: • Assisting the preconstruction team with data entry and document organization.

• Supporting construction schedule development and updates for upcoming projects. • Helping to create phasing and logistics plans. • Conducting comprehensive plan reviews to identify scopes of work.

• Assist estimators in compiling project budgets, value engineering options, and cost comparison reports • Assisting in the development of detailed scope sheets for various bid packages.

Requirements: • 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 Salary Range: $20 - $25/hr.

Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.

wightco.com. Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.

969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.