Traveling Construction Engineer Student Intern & Co-Op

JP Cullen•Madison, WI

About The Position

JP Cullen’s Traveling Construction Site Engineer Intern/Co-op joins a project team and gains firsthand experience building complex construction projects in the field. Interns and co-ops learn from experienced construction professionals, take on project responsibilities, solve problems with the team, and work on projects in locations across the country. Assignments vary according to project needs and may be with a Project Manager or on a jobsite with a Superintendent, exposing the intern to many aspects of construction work. The position is a paid internship with hourly compensation, personal protective equipment, and professional development opportunities. JP Cullen is a fifth-generation, family-owned, full-service construction management firm that specializes in budgeting, planning, and constructing challenging projects. The company emphasizes safety, practical problem-solving, on-time and on-budget delivery, and its longstanding values and team culture. It has offices in the Janesville, Milwaukee, and Madison areas.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Attention to detail.
Willingness to learn.
Willingness to travel nationwide, as the position involves projects in different locations.

Responsibilities

Expedite, review, and coordinate shop drawings and project submittals.
Incorporate revisions to contract documents and keep jobsite or office copies up to date, including posting construction change bulletins on blueprints and in specifications.
Help organize and estimate change order work by obtaining subcontractor pricing, estimating quantities, comparing changed work with the original takeoff, and assisting the Project Manager with cost proposals.
Evaluate field problems or drawing discrepancies, determine and document their causes, prepare clarification sketches, submit RFIs to designers, and follow issues through to resolution and communication to the field.
Update, print, and distribute project schedules using Primavera P6 or a similar program, coordinating schedule information with superintendents and subcontractors.
Prepare sketches and drawings for the Project Manager or Superintendent, potentially including formwork, embed locations, miscellaneous metal items, and site layouts.
Prepare project closeout documents, update as-built information on contract drawings, organize record documents and warranties, and expedite subcontractor warranty and O&M manual submissions.
Prepare agendas for and participate in weekly jobsite coordination meetings, produce meeting minutes, and follow up on subcontractor commitments.
Monitor subcontractor work, schedules, manpower, quality, and compliance with specifications and drawings.
Assist with project material procurement by maintaining logs and delivery schedules, identifying issues, visiting suppliers, tracking shipments, checking materials, and ensuring proper labeling and storage.
Prepare labor and material cost summaries for backcharge or extra work tickets, provide explanations, and obtain agreements and signatures from subcontractors and owners.