High Performance & Sustainable Construction Intern - Summer 2026 (Des Plaines, IL)

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.

WHY PEPPER? At Pepper, we work hard, but we make sure to have a good time doing it. If you're ready to take on an exciting role, apply today and join a team that values success, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. We offer the following and more :

• Opportunities to network and grow professionally
• PTO and holidays - yes, even for interns!
• A supportive team environment that celebrates success
• Engaging and fun company-wide events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Meaningful work bringing a positive impact to communities

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 :

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

The salary for this position is $20-24 / hour based on graduation year.

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note : Pepper does not sponsor work visas.