Co-Op Project Manager - Spring Semester 2026 Cincinnati

Pepper Construction

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Posted 5 months ago

Internship

Cincinnati, Ohio

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Smart Summary

You will work directly in various aspects of project management, including processing submittals and take-offs, assisting with preparing budgets, and attending job site meetings. The role includes training sessions, jobsite tours, and learning about safety priorities.

Pepper Construction is seeking a motivated student for a Spring 2026 co-op as a Project Manager. The role requires strong communication and computer skills, the ability to multitask, and the capability to work independently and collaboratively. Students studying Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar majors in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year are encouraged to apply.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Project Management

Submittals

Budgets

Job Site Meetings

Job Description

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.

Position Summary:

Pepper Construction Company of Ohio is looking for curious, driven, intelligent students with a passion for learning about the construction industry by putting classroom learning into practical day-to-day activities.  Come experience life as a General Contractor. You will be paired with a Project Manager who serves as your mentor. You will be given opportunities to work directly in various aspects of project management, including processing submittals and take-offs, assisting with preparing budgets, attending job site / owner meetings, and much more. We are committed to exposing you to real life situations in the field and in the office. Throughout your semester with us, you will be involved in training sessions, jobsite tours, and learning about how we ensure safety is a number one priority.  We give you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, the kind that you can only learn by doing.  
 

Qualifications:

  • Sophomore, Junior, or Senior studying Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar major
  • Good communication skills - both oral and written
  • Follow-up and follow-through skills
  • Strong computer skills that allows 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
  • Skilled at multi-tasking, but never taking your eye off the details that can change the outcome

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

Pepper Construction

Pepper Construction Group is a general contracting and construction management firm that has served the non-residential, private, and government sectors since 1927. Our project management and field supervisors are dedicated to serving the unique needs of every customer, with a strong focus on building relationships that endure throughout the generations. Our expertise is recognized throughout the Midwest. With offices in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin, Pepper ranks as the nation's 64th largest contractor, and 6th largest contractor in the Midwest.* *ENR Magazine

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