Co-Op Project Engineer: Hands-On Construction PM Training

Crowder Construction Company; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401k Savings Plan

Educational Assistance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crowder Constructors Inc in Apex, NC is seeking a Cooperative Education Student (Co-Op) Project Engineer. The role supports project management and estimating teams across rotations at different SE region job sites, gaining hands-on experience in planning, budgeting, and sourcing.

Requires a 4-year civil engineering degree (or in progress) with strong communication skills, safety awareness, and initiative. Competitive $20–$24/hour pay plus comprehensive benefits and training opportunities are

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with project team.
• 4-year civil engineering degree (completed, currently pursuing, or comparable) from an accredited university with a 2.5 GPA or higher preferred.
• Ability to learn as shown by completing assignments accurately with decreased supervisor oversight through 3 rotations.
• Display initiative to go above and beyond minimum expectations (is hungry to learn).
• Set high personal standards and strive for excellence in quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project files, current drawings, as-built records, and production records.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Estimate material needs for purchasing.
• Write purchase orders.
• Inventory control.
• Assist with the invoice approval process.
• Learn aspects of jobsite safety.
• Assist with value engineering.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors and major vendors.
• Understand budgets and cost tracking.
• Negotiate prices and services.
• Assist with the management of subcontractors.
• Review and prepare submittal documents and O&M manuals.
• Correspond and communicate with vendors, subcontractors, owners, engineers, internal office staff, and field personnel.
• Assist with analyzing, procuring, and tracking construction equipment.
• Assist with project schedules (CPM).
• Assist field personnel with technical matters.
• Learn the Construction Specifications Institute Master Format, divisions and sections, and how it relates to the Construction Industry.
• Learn to read and interpret project specifications, contract requirements, and bid preparations.
• Perform subcontractor soliciting.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Learn and utilize Quest estimating software.
• Become familiar with labor costs. Analyze labor for specific tasks.
• Receive and evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals.
• Participate in bid reviews.
• Assist in preparing bid packages.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Learn fast

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crowder Constructors Inc in Apex, NC is seeking a Cooperative Education Student (Co-Op) Project Engineer. The role supports project management and estimating teams across rotations at different SE region job sites, gaining hands-on experience in planning, budgeting, and sourcing.

Requires a 4-year civil engineering degree (or in progress) with strong communication skills, safety awareness, and initiative. Competitive $20–$24/hour pay plus comprehensive benefits and training opportunities are