Intern - CECCO

CECCO Summer Internship 2024

Position Summary:

Chicago’s leading electrical contractor has an exciting opportunity available in Oak Brook! As a CECCo intern, you will support project teams, applying technical skills to assist in planning and executing electrical construction initiatives. Collaborate with professionals, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to the successful implementation of commercial electrical systems. This internship provides an opportunity to learn and make a positive impact on CECCo's projects and objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Procurement Management:
• • Track estimated ship dates for long lead orders.
  • Follow up on back-ordered products.
• Productivity Management:
  • Collaborate with the project manager on project labor tracking.
  • Update the tracker with current and projected labor data based on actual performance.
• Submittal Management:
  • Gather and format product data for client review and approval.
• QA/QC Assistance:
  • Ensure received and installed products meet design team specifications.
• Labels and Identification:
  • Organize labels and identification for project elements.
• Contract Management:
  • Maintain a log of contract value, changes, and potential changes.
• Estimating Support:
  • Review and quantify scope on contract drawings.

What you’ll need for success:

• Enrolled in a degree program in Construction Management, Electrical Construction, Design, Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Some experience in construction and/or general business a plus, but not required.
• Flexibility for travel to jobsites and client locations.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong task prioritization skills.
• Effective communication abilities.

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest.  Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. Beyond the city, we’re contributing to the commercial, industrial, hospitality, health care, and institutional landscape. For high rises and health care facilities, factories and financial centers, data centers and educational facilities, hotels and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.

Continental Electrical Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity.  Continental Electrical Construction Company does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual or gender orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.