Intern, Construction Project Management

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.

• Construction Project Manager Internship
• Summer 2027 (May-Aug)
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• In Office - Downers Grove, IL (Chicagoland)

Our Project Management Intern assists the Construction Program Management Team with review of construction progress, documentation, reporting, and other project tasks for national multi-site construction programs. We are looking for outgoing students that want to apply what they have learned in their Construction Management related courses to real life experiences.

At Sevan you will be part of a team that is dynamic and fast paced. Strong communication skills and a desire to be involved in all aspects of a project life cycle are a must. Problem solving skills, thinking outside the box and dealing with ambiguity are skills that we value. You will work alongside experienced individuals as well as the opportunity to operate independently.

Our interns receive hands-on, real-world experience and take pride in learning day to day activities that help launch our business and your knowledge forward. We are looking for people who enjoy a challenge and working together as a team each day.

• →Learn project management skills through exposure to projects and programs for various large corporate clients
• →Assist the Project Team with on-site review of construction progress against established project schedule
• →Support Project Manager with monitoring and reporting on project work in the field
• →Assist Project Team with project reporting and documentation requirements
• →Assist in preparation of tracking and status reports, utilizing Excel
• →General understanding of construction management terms and processes required
• →Ability to communicate effectively with vendors
• →Contribute in validating and reviewing contracts, bill of materials, and change orders
• →Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries
• →Additional duties as assigned

• In progress: 4-year degree in construction related program
• Strong ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the project team including management, project management, clients, client’s organization, contractors, and vendors
• Ability to prioritize and handle diverse workload
• Willing to dive in, proactively ask for new things you can help with, desire to learn and ambition to excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity and be able to work effectively within a diverse workplace
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize in a changing work environment
• Proficient working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite

This is an office based role from our Downers Grove, IL Headquarters. This position may involve travel to project locations as needed. Multi-shift work may be required to accomplish work in active retail locations to meet aggressive schedules.

The anticipated compensation range for the position is an hourly rate of $19 - $21 based on a full-time schedule, market and business conditions, and is commensurate on individual education, qualifications, and experience.