Assistant Project Engineer (Summer Intern)

W.E. O'Neil Construction•Chicago, IL

69d•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary function of the Assistant Project Engineer is to assist the project team with some of the administrative and engineering functions associated with a particular construction project.

Requirements

This is an entry-level position designed for undergraduate students and current employees who desire to grow into a management role (project management, superintending, scheduling, safety, etc.)
Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Basic understanding of scheduling and CMiC applications
Effective oral and written communication skills
Understanding of the basic construction administration processes, including construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittits and material procurement

Nice To Haves

Takes initiative, strives for increased responsibility and has a desire to learn
Shows emotional maturity, punctuality and dependability
Shows the desire and willingness to progress to the Project Engineer role and responsibilities
Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all (client, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, inspectors, and subcontractors)
Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values

Responsibilities

Assist with job office set up
Assist the project team with the initial set up of CMiC, i.e. Submittal Log Registry
Prepare and maintain Submittal Logs
Assist the project team with the initial set up of PlanGrid to organize the contract documents for the teams use
Assist the project team with managing progress photo documentation via utilizing PlanGrid
Assist in entering RFI’s in CMiC and the distribution to appropriate project team members
Prepare and maintain RFI Logs in CMiC
Assist in posting RFI’s to Contract Documents and maintaining the accuracy of the projects as-builts
Assist with updating the Material Procurement Log and assist with expediting the procurement of all materials / equipment
Work with the projects PE(s), SPE(s) and APM(s) to compile contract close out documents (O&M manuals, As-Builts, etc.)
Attend project meetings and assist in the preparation / distribution of meeting minutes
Assist in the creation and organization of all closeout binders
Assist the project team with meeting minutes as needed
Assist with the procurement of close out submittits
Assist in the preparation and distribution of punch lists and weekly maintenance in PlanGrid
Assist the Superintendent(s) with the maintenance of schedules
Assist in the procurement of all front-end Submittals
Assist in the Material Procurement process. Follow up with Subcontractors and Material Suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries to the site