Project Engineer Internship, Commercial/Industrial Construction

Graycor Family of Companies • Oak Brook, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Engineer Intern at Graycor Construction Company, you will gain hands-on experience on a commercial construction project site, supported by ongoing specialized one-on-one training, coaching, and mentoring. You will take an active role in your career development by assessing your progress against established core competencies.

The internship involves supporting project management and field operations, maintaining schedules and project documentation, assisting with procurement, and coordinating with subcontractors and vendors. Interns are expected to work at the project site and be able to travel extensively and reside there temporarily for the duration of the summer internship. Travel subsistence pay may apply.

Graycor is a family-owned general contracting and construction management company established in 1921, serving industrial and commercial construction markets across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company describes its culture as emphasizing career development, continuous improvement, safety, strong relationships, and employee social and charitable events. Graycor offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student and actively pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Be able to travel extensively and temporarily reside at the project site for the duration of the summer internship.
• Demonstrate ambition to grow professionally and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Be able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Multitask with a sense of urgency while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Have effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with managers, co-workers, subcontractors, and construction craft employees.
• Have problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Motivation to succeed and passion for construction in the private commercial construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in efficiently controlling and managing the project while ensuring safety and quality programs are carried out on the project site.
• Develop and maintain the critical path project schedule, including ongoing revisions.
• Assist the Project Manager and/or Superintendent with preparing short-term look-ahead schedules and applying Lean Construction techniques.
• Maintain project documentation and expedite it to the Owner, Architect, and Engineers for approval.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents, including plans, specifications, the owner’s contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Assist with procuring equipment and materials, and track and expedite their delivery.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor and vendor performance.
• Interact with subcontractors and vendors about technical and contractual matters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Travel subsistence pay may apply.
• Wellness and charitable events, casual employee get-togethers, lunch-and-learn sessions, and other social events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed