About the role#
The Walsh Group offers an internship program for students pursuing degrees in Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, as well as Business Administration and Operations Management. This program provides hands-on experience in project engineering and field management. You will work on jobsites or in regional offices to gain exposure to preconstruction and estimating tasks. The goal is to prepare interns for leadership roles and potential full-time employment after graduation.
What you'll do#
- Assist project managers and field supervision staff with daily project coordination.
- Estimate costs for change orders.
- Solicit bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity.
- Manage the scheduling of contracts and materials.
- Handle document control, including writing RFIs and submittals.
- Participate in team meetings and support safety management efforts.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week work schedule.
- Willingness to relocate if required by specific project assignments.
Location & details#
- Locations: Mount Pleasant, Kenosha, and Bristol, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Benefits: Includes medical insurance, paid US holidays, 401(k) matching contributions, and an employee assistance program.
- Term: Rolling.
About The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western
The Walsh Group is a construction firm founded in 1898. It operates under the names Walsh Construction, Archer Western, and Walsh Canada. The company provides design, build, finance, and operation services across sectors like transportation, water treatment, and hospitality. Based in Chicago, the firm employs over 8,000 people and is currently in its fourth generation of family leadership.
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