Project Engineer Internship, Industrial Construction

Graycor Family of Companies•East Alton, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Engineer Intern at Graycor Construction Company, you will gain the critical hands-on experience necessary to build your successful career in construction. You will be assigned to work on a commercial construction project site, where you will receive ongoing, specialized one-on-one training, coaching and mentoring. You will be actively involved in your career development, making self-assessments of your progress against established core competencies.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, actively pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.
Have the 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.
The fortitude to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Multi-tasking with a sense of urgency while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with managers, co-workers, subcontractors, and construction craft employees.
Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Our most successful Interns are motivated to succeed and are passionate about construction within the private commercial construction sector.

Responsibilities

Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the efficient control and management of the project, while ensuring safety and quality programs are being executed on the project site.
Develop and maintain the critical path project schedule, including ongoing revisions.
Assist the Project Manager and/or Superintendent in the preparation of short-term look-ahead schedules and the application of Lean Construction techniques.
Maintain project documentation and expedite to the Owner, Architect, and Engineers for approval.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.
Assist in the 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.