Project Engineer Co-Op (Fall '26)

Power Construction•Chicago, IL

1d•$18 - $28

About The Position

ABOUT POWER: Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course, competing in beach volleyball or softball in Grant Park, brewing beer, attending neighborhood festivals, giving back to the community, and spending time together during a range of company-sponsored events. Our culture is one of the reasons we’ve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and it’s reflected in our current 92% employee retention rate. We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow. PROGRAM FEATURES: Hands-on, field-centric work experience Mentorship and coaching Numerous technical and soft skills training courses Monthly site-based project engineer meetings Biannual open-book company meetings Outings around Chicagoland area Individualized performance review at the conclusion of the program Industry relationships with AEC professionals & peers Housing for out-of-state co-ops, inclusive of rent and utilities

Responsibilities

Budget preliminary documents
Distribute new or updated drawings and specifications
Solicit bids/quotes
Perform estimates and takeoffs
Prepare and update project schedules as required
Research drawing interpretations, problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors
Research, transmit and monitor RFI's
Prepare a submittal log in accordance with the project schedule and specifications.
Monitor and expedite submittals in accordance with the submittal log and project requirements.
Follow through as required.
Distribute, research, monitor, compile proposed Change Order (C.O.), Architects Supplemental Instruction (ASI), etc. Submit to Supervisor for approval. Update contract documents with C.O., ASI, etc.
Maintain tracking system to expedite construction materials and equipment
Maintain and update status reports as required.
Generate punch list.
Attend and document project meetings.
Oversee general correspondence as required.
Manage close out process.
During course of project, aide in reviewing and verifying quantities and unit prices of subcontractor extra work orders.
Perform additional assignments per Project Manager's or Superintendent's direction.