Civil Engineer Internship / Co-Op - Spring 2027

Franjo Builders; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Franjo Construction Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA, offers a Spring 2027 Co-Op/Internship in the Operations Department. This paid opportunity is designed for undergraduate or graduate students to earn academic credit while gaining hands-on experience supporting project needs.

You will create purchase orders, coordinate materials, maintain project paperwork, and prepare weekly and monthly reports. The role requires collaboration with project management, distribution of schedules, CORs/COs, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Timberline and estimating software preferred.
• Willingness to travel within 60 miles of Pittsburgh.
• Strong communication and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations with purchase orders, material coordination, and project paperwork.
• Maintain daily reports and weekly project updates.
• Distribute schedules, CORs/COs, and closeout binders.
• Print and distribute drawings to project participants.
• Support subcontractor file maintenance and cost reporting.
• Coordinate procurement and rentals with project management.

Skills

Client relations

Scheduling

Multi-tasking

Results-driven

Problem solving

Time management

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Timberline

Estimating software

Job description

The Co-Op position is a support level position for the Operations Department for the Spring (January thru April) of 2027. This is a paid role that will allow those currently attending undergraduate/graduate universities to earn credit toward their degree. This position is responsible for assisting with ongoing project needs and various tasks such as creating purchase orders, coordinating materials, and maintaining project paperwork. This position will be a Spring(January thru April) of 2027 Part Time and/or Full Time Co-Op/Internship to work out of the Pittsburgh, PA office location.

Our Success Story:

It all started in 1997 when Joe Leonello and his father started their own construction firm. They were soon joined by Joe's brother, Frank, in 2003 and, thus, the Franjo legacy was born. Since its inception, we strive to exceed our client expectations by consistently improving our products and services. We are always on the lookout for the top talent in the industry as we consider our employees one of our greatest assets. We truly celebrate our employee milestones and successes in our industry because without our employees, we would not be where we are today! We have been voted Top Workplace by our employees for 4 years in a row and have also been featured in the Pittsburgh Business Times as one of Pittsburgh's Fastest Growing Companies, Largest Area Construction Contractors, and Family Business Awards winners!

Our Mission

Safety, Respect, Accountability, Efficiency, Empowerment, Creativity, Loyalty... We feel strongly about every one of those, but we also feel they are the minimum every company should abide by. So, what makes us different? How do Franjo team members operate? Well, we speak to each other with radical candor. We work hard so we can play hard. We have each other's backs. We are committed to building a legacy - the Franjo Legacy.

Our Mission: Uniting our team and customers to build the future.

Our Vision: Exceeding expectations. Building trust. Creating value.

Our Values:

Persistence - Never give up.

Ambition - Driven to achieve the unimaginable.

Confidence - Humble enough to learn from experience.

Does that align with your ideals and core values? Well, great news! We are looking to add a Co-Op to our growing team!

What you'll do:

• Work closely with the Operations department to ensure a reliable flow of information.

• Generate submittal schedule/log based of off specification sections.

• Create purchases purchase orders.

• Maintain daily report and compilation for weekly reports.

• Create weekly report for review by project management and necessary parties.

• Distribute baseline schedule and subcontractor acknowledgement.

• Distribute monthly schedule update to all involved in project i.e., subs/owner/architect.

• Process, distribute, and file owner/sub COR's/CO's.

• Notify architect/owner/project manager on time sensitive/overdue items.

• Setup and maintain electronic and paper closeout binders including warranty information, permits, inspections, etc.

• Print and distribute drawings to the necessary parties for initial project execution.

• Distribute updated schedules and two week look ahead to subcontractors and clients.

• Create purchase orders for information received from project manager.

• Collect and oversee project close outs.

• Discuss and coordinate with project management on general conditions procurement; such equipment rentals, etc.

• Maintain subcontractor files and log to assure all paperwork is submitted as required.

• Send out monthly cost report updates. i.e., percentage completion, production units.

• Print Sub/PO/COR/CO and Timberline cost report for monthly project management review.

• Additional tasks as necessary and/or assigned.

What you'll need to be familiar with:

• Client relations and communication proficiency.

• Scheduling and multi-tasking.

• Results driven.

• Problem solving/analysis.

• Time and financial management.

Your success story:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• Computer Skills; proficiency in MS office, required. Timberline and estimating software, preferred.

• Willingness to travel to jobsites within a 60-mile radius of the city of Pittsburgh.

Do you have additional questions?

Franjo Construction Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be able to pass a 7 year background check. We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.