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, supporting 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 conducts weekly job site visits, assists with field and project administration, supports submittal processing, scheduling, bidding and buyout activities, coordinates with internal and external project participants, tracks project changes, and assists with quality control. The role includes work in an indoor, temperature-controlled office and visits to active construction sites.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation to travel 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 effectively in a fast-paced environment despite changing deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and 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 an undergraduate construction program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the hiring authority.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• 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, including muddy or rocky job sites, without assistance.
• Behavioral requirements include being punctual, dependable, cooperative, and able to take direction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Revit.
• Experience with estimating programs.
• Experience with scheduling programs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out weekly job site visits to observe and assist the Project Superintendent, update and maintain field drawings, attend meetings and maintain meeting minutes, and take photos and assemble monthly report information.
• Perform administrative tasks, including filing, maintaining shop drawings, updating as-built drawings, and assisting with weekly and monthly reporting.
• Process, review, and expedite shop drawings and submittals, and maintain associated logs.
• Assist with creating and maintaining job schedules, job-tracking graphs, progress reports, and short-interval schedules to measure progress and help meet project goals.
• Assist with bidding and buyout by reviewing 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 project information, including bid pricing and construction bulletins.
• Initiate, track, and process project changes, including Requests for Information, Construction Bulletins, 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