Engineering and Construction at Skender Inc.
This experience will offer the opportunity to learn from executives from one of the nation’s top 100 construction firms. Gain insight into the many careers in the fields of engineering and construction while enjoying Chicago.
- Learn about exciting career opportunities in the fields of engineering and construction
- Meet and network with executives from the Skender Construction team, discussing the process of bringing a project to life and touring sites.
- Gain expertise in new construction and renovations of office, healthcare, retail, multifamily and more. Clients include Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, PepsiCo, KraftHeinz, Northwestern Medicine, Salesforce, Indiana University Health and many more.
Logistics
March 18-20, 2026 (applications due February 6, 2026)
10 spots available
Applicant profile: Looking for collegians who are interested in potential careers in engineering or construction.
Meet the Host
Jerry Ball
Chief Financial Officer
Jerry joined Skender as CFO in 2003 and has been a key member of the company’s executive leadership team, directing financial, operational and strategic initiatives. Previously, he held the role of Chief Operating Officer. As President & CEO, Jerry is focused on strengthening Skender’s industry-leading client service and project experience, innovating to improve overall outcomes, and enabling more value-added, cross-market collaborations.