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Sustainable Construction (High Performance) Intern - College Student

Pepper Construction Group LLC
Chicago, IL Intern
POSTED ON 1/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/3/2025

Sustainable Construction (High Performance) Intern - College Student

Chicago, IL, USA Req #424

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

Pepper leads the construction industry with an energy and ambition uncommon in our time. We seek out new methods and technologies that support your vision with a practical approach, and we apply our nearly 100 years of expertise to ensure the precision, quality and confidence that comes from working alongside a partner that's dedicated to performance.

Every building starts with a solid foundation, it's people. At Pepper, we create leaders at every level and generate momentum in every market we serve by rewarding new thinking and respecting the long-standing values that have made our company unique for generations. You'll see the impact of our leadership in everything we do - from the Preconstruction work, we deliver to the decisions we make in the field to the relationships we form and keep fresh for years to come.

As a family-owned and operated company, we take building personally.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Pepper Construction Company is looking for a qualified, intelligent student with a passion for learning about the construction industry to come and experience life as a General Contractor. You will be working with the High Performance team to aid in carrying out Pepper's Building High Performance Services during construction to improve upon our building performance goals and work on projects that are leading edge in the sustainable building industry. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Assist teams to achieve high performance goals
  • Support project teams for all green rating certifications standards (LEED, WELL, LBC, Green Globes)
  • Project site visits to conduct building assessments for Energy Star ratings and other energy performance aspects

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

  • A college student in their Sophomore, Junior year pursuing a bachelors degree in Sustainable Construction or a similar discipline with relevant coursework (required) for the 2024 / 25 school year.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred)
  • Good communication skills - verbal and written
  • Strong computer skills that allow you to learn and understand new technology and put it into practice quickly
  • A confidence that allows you to work independently but a desire to be part of a team and work collaboratively in it
  • Skilled at multi-tasking, but never taking your eye off the details that can change the outcome
  • Reliable transportation to and from work-related activities and assignments
  • Able to participate in the 12-week program from Memorial day to Mid-August in the Chicagoland area
  • The target salary for this position is $19-23 / hr.

    For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com .

    Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

    Please note : Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

    Other details

  • Job Family Intern
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Employment Indicator Internship
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