Project Engineer Intern

Vogel Bros. Building Co • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Based in Madison, the Project Engineer Intern is an integral member of Vogel Bros. Building Co.’s Operations Team and supports Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents. This educational position provides hands-on construction industry experience in field operations, scheduling, cost accounting, meeting management, and general project leadership.

The intern performs weekly job-site visits, assists with field and project documentation, supports scheduling and reporting, and helps coordinate project tasks with internal and external stakeholders. The role also contributes to bidding and buyout activities, project change processing, and quality control. Duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have transportation to drive to various job sites.
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, during summer hours.
• Moderate to advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop and interpret schedules.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform effectively despite sudden changes in deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, willingness and ability to accept responsibility, work as a team player, and take initiative to improve personal and interpersonal skills.
• Education equivalent to a high school diploma and enrollment in a construction undergraduate program, or an equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience determined by the hiring authority.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands, arms, and fingers, and reach.
• Ability to comprehend and speak clearly in English.
• Ability to navigate rough terrain without assistance, such as muddy or rocky job sites.
• Must be punctual, dependable, cooperative, and able to take direction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Revit, estimating programs, and scheduling programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out weekly job-site visits to observe and assist the Project Superintendent; update and maintain field drawings; attend team, progress, and pre-installation meetings and maintain meeting minutes; take photographs; and assemble information for monthly reports.
• Perform administrative tasks, including filing, maintaining shop drawings, updating as-built drawings, and assisting with weekly and monthly reporting requirements.
• Process, review, and expedite shop drawings and submittals, and maintain related logs.
• Assist with creating and maintaining job schedules, including job-tracking graphs, progress reports, and short-interval schedules to measure progress and help meet project goals.
• Assist with bidding and buyout by reviewing project plans, specifications, and technical documents; performing material quantity take-offs; and procuring buyout of small project supplies.
• Communicate with internal and external customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams to coordinate project tasks and obtain information such as bid pricing and construction bulletins.
• Initiate, track, and process project changes, including Requests for Information (RFIs), Construction Bulletins (CBs), and related cost changes.
• Assist with quality control measures, including review of concrete test reports, building details, and maturity testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED