Associate Project Engineer Internship-Nevada

Performance-Contracting-2; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Corporate housing option

Hourly wage

Job summary

Performance Contracting is seeking motivated college students for a summer Associate Project Engineer internship. This program equips interns with essential tools to gain insight into the specialty construction industry.

Interns work under a dedicated mentor, complete the Intern Activities Checklist, and submit Weekly Project Recaps detailing activities, collaborators, and learnings. The role includes exposure to estimating, scheduling, managing subcontractors, and site safety practices.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing Construction Management or Construction Science
• Must have reliable transportation
• Willing to relocate temporarily for assignment
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word) and able to read specs/drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication; team player
• Able to multitask and solve problems under guidance

Responsibilities

• Assist in tasks on Intern Activities Checklist
• Prepare proposals and bid analyses
• Support project scheduling and labor/material management
• Attend pre-bid walk-throughs and site visits
• Document project activity and prepare weekly recaps
• Coordinate with owners, managers, architects, and subcontractors

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

Construction Management / Construction Science (undergrad)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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 submit Weekly 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
• Basic knowledge of Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and/or On-Screen Takeoff is a plus