Associate Project Engineer Internship - Central

Performance-Contracting-2; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Corporate housing option

Job summary

Performance Contracting is seeking motivated college students to join our Associate Project Engineer summer internship program. This internship provides mentorship and hands-on experience to gain insight into the specialty construction industry.

Interns are paired with a dedicated mentor and will work through the Intern Activities Checklist, submit Weekly Project Recaps, and learn about proposals, bid analysis, scheduling, pre-bid walk‑throughs, subcontractor management, and cost tracking.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate pursuing Construction Management or comparable field
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be willing to temporarily relocate for the assignment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word)
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Willingness to learn new skills through technical job functions
• Strong customer service skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multitask

Responsibilities

• Learn to write detailed proposals
• Prepare bid analyses and reviews
• Understand and demonstrate project scheduling
• Attend pre-bid walkthroughs
• Learn management of project labor control, materials, and job-cost analysis
• Assist in the management of subcontractors, materials, and equipment
• Work with owners, construction managers, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Assist in quantity take-offs
• Maintain accurate project documentation and correspondence
• Understand preparation of a financial job cost analysis
• Support corporate safety program administration

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate in Construction Management/ Construction Science

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking motivated college students with a strong work ethic to join our Associate Project Engineer summer internship program. This internship opportunity is designed to equip interns with the essential tools and resources needed to gain comprehensive insight into the specialty construction industry.

Through close mentorship and engaging hands‑on activities, this summer program enables interns to gain real‑world experience and develop a solid foundation in construction management.

Each intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide them through the Performance Contracting Intern Activities Checklist, a structured framework that provides interns with exposure to various functions within PCI's operations. As checklist tasks are completed, interns will submitWeekly Project Recaps that provide detailed descriptions of activities completed, the individuals they collaborated with, and key takeaways from each learning opportunity.

Examples of tasks to be completed on the Intern Activities Checklist include:

• Learn how to write detailed proposals
• Prepare bid analysis and review
• Understand and demonstrate project scheduling
• Attend pre-bid walk‑throughs
• Learn the management process of project labor control, material handling, and job‑cost analysis
• Learn how to effectively manage subcontractors, materials, and equipment
• Work directly with owners, construction managers, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Assist in the preparation of quantity take‑offs
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation and correspondence
• Understand the preparation of a financial job cost analysis
• Learn the administration of the corporate safety program to ensure job site safety
• Understand specialized equipment utilization
• Track and cost value material handling

Performance Contacting provides an hourly wage, relocation reimbursement, and the option of corporate housing for all interns. Upon completion of the internship, interns will receive an evaluation, which will be considered for future employment opportunities with the company.

Hourly wage: $22.00.

This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored visas.

Basic Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or a comparable field of study
• Must have a reliable source of transportation
• Must be willing to temporarily relocate for the assignment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they are taught
• Strong customer service skills
• Must have critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to multitask

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated baseline construction knowledge acquired through relevant work experience or completion of a second‑year construction management/engineering curriculum
• Basic knowledge of Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and/or On‑Screen Takeoff is a plus