About the role#
Ardmore Roderick is hiring an Aviation Program Management Intern for Summer 2027. You will join a team of infrastructure experts working on-site at O’Hare International Airport. Depending on specific project and team needs, the role may offer a hybrid work schedule.
What you'll do#
- Partner with the on-site team on daily program tasks.
- Support Project Managers with stakeholder coordination, interface management, and risk assessments.
- Assist with design and construction oversight, value engineering, and reporting.
- Help manage the design of multi-discipline projects and review design and construction documents.
- Prepare presentation materials and Task Order Service Request documentation.
- Provide technical support on project execution plans, contract packages, and delivery methods.
- Assist in developing project schedules and calculating design and soft costs.
- Help resolve or respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Interface with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a four-year degree program for Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture at an accredited university.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and a team player mindset.
- Previous internship experience on airport projects or aviation civil design teams is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Sponsorship: This position does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.
About Ardmore Roderick
Ardmore Roderick is an engineering services firm founded in 2005. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides design, construction management, and program management services. It serves clients in the transportation, utility, rail, and aviation sectors. The firm employs between 201 and 500 people.
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