Construction Students

For graduating college students, Leopardo offers challenging, stable and lucrative career opportunities. For continuing students, we offer paid internships. A construction career at Leopardo is a lot more than crunching numbers and pushing papers. It’s about lifestyle, connections, exciting projects, high-profile clients, community, professional development, camaraderie, environment, leadership and much more.

Here is what some of our recent college graduates like most about working at Leopardo:
 
“This is by far the best working environment I’ve experienced – the people are friendly and approachable, and the space is beautiful and homey.  Plus, Leopardo genuinely cares about the growth and success of its younger employees.  I get extensive training, annual reviews and lots of individual attention.  I can’t wait to be a project manager.”

Recent Graduate, University of Illinois (Class of 2007)
Master of Science, Architecture
Master of Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering


“I interviewed at several other contractors who literally told me it will take some time to get noticed.  With Leopardo, I felt I had an immediate opportunity to stand out and make a difference.  My career path was clearly mapped out and I was put in a position to grow and succeed.  I just started here and I’m already working on big, interesting projects.”


Recent Graduate, University of Illinois (Class of 2007)
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering


“Leopardo is a large GC with the feel of a small company.  I like the fact that I can walk down the hallway and the president of the company knows my name.  We work in a gorgeous building, have every resource imaginable and I’m gaining unbelievable experience. After interning here two summers in a row I didn’t even bother considering another contractor.”

Recent Graduate, University of Illinois (Class of 2005)
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering


“Leopardo wasn’t my first job out of college, but I wish it was because this is a much more professional, team-oriented atmosphere.  We have a great name with our clients, partners and subcontractors.  At other firms, entry-level folks sit behind desks doing submittals or change-orders for the first two years. Not here.  At Leopardo, you’re learning everything and growing quicker.”

Recent Graduate, Purdue University (Class of 2003)
Bachelor of Science, Building Construction Management

“I received several job offers but Leopardo was easily the best career opportunity considering its tremendous growth and volume of work.  At my interviews, Leopardo asked the toughest questions of any firm, which meant I would be joining some very smart people.  Also, I was impressed by the company’s striving for continuous improvement through Total Quality Management (TQM). I’m proud to be part of the family here.”

Recent Graduate, University of Illinois (Class of 2002)
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
Master of Science, Architecture