Co-Op Project Engineer: Hands-On Site Leadership

Messer Construction Co.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. seeks a Project Engineer Co-op to support site project management and coordination on complex commercial projects.

You will assist the site Project Manager and Project Engineer with administration and field oversight, drawing on your Civil Engineering or Construction Management studies. The role emphasizes effective communication, organizational skills, and hands-on experience with Office tools and field technology, including iPad usage, to contribute to project delivery.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree required. Civil Engineering or Construction Management with a focus on construction processes/industry/delivery methods preferred.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Site and building layout
• Document control
• Quality control
• Field production analysis
• Project controls input (scheduling, cost reporting, PM solutions)
• Subcontractor and workforce coordination
• Shop drawing/submittal control
• Material and equipment expediting
• Subcontractor/supplier solicitation
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with using an iPad

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Eng or Construction Management (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

iPad

Job description

Messer Construction Co. seeks a Project Engineer Co-op to support site project management and coordination on complex commercial projects.

You will assist the site Project Manager and Project Engineer with administration and field oversight, drawing on your Civil Engineering or Construction Management studies. The role emphasizes effective communication, organizational skills, and hands-on experience with Office tools and field technology, including iPad usage, to contribute to project delivery.