Project Engineer Internship, Commercial/Industrial Construction

Graycor Family of Companies • Phoenix, AZ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Engineer Intern at Graycor Construction Company, you will gain hands-on experience working on a commercial construction project site. You will receive ongoing, specialized one-on-one training, coaching, and mentoring, and participate actively in your career development by assessing your progress against established core competencies. The role involves supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent with project management, safety, quality, scheduling, documentation, procurement, and coordination with subcontractors and vendors.

The summer internship requires extensive travel and temporary residence at the project site for its duration; travel subsistence pay may apply. Graycor describes itself as a family-owned construction company established in 1921 that provides general contracting and construction management services across industrial and commercial markets in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company states that it offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student and actively pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Ability to travel extensively and temporarily reside at the project site for the duration of the summer internship.
• Ambition to grow professionally and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask with urgency while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact professionally with managers, coworkers, subcontractors, and construction craft employees.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in the efficient control and management of the project while supporting execution of site safety and quality programs.
• Develop and maintain the critical path project schedule, including ongoing revisions.
• Assist the Project Manager and/or Superintendent with 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 procurement of equipment and materials, and track and expedite their delivery.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor and vendor performance.
• Interact with subcontractors and vendors regarding technical and contractual matters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Travel subsistence pay may apply.
• Company-sponsored wellness and charitable events, casual employee get-togethers, lunch-and-learns, and other social events.

What This Job Offers

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