Construction Project Engineer Intern

Scruggs Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Positive Work Culture

Employee assistance program

Positive culture

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Georgia is seeking a Project Engineer Intern to assist with various construction projects. Responsibilities include supporting project management tasks, performing takeoffs, and maintaining project documentation. Candidates pursuing an engineering or construction degree with strong Excel skills are preferred. The role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including medical coverage and a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant degree in engineering or construction management.
• Familiarity with construction or manufacturing experience preferred.
• A good sense of humor and willingness to contribute positively.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, and estimating preferred.
• Ability to prepare subcontractor scopes of work and read drawings.
• Familiarity with pricing, purchasing, and purchase orders for materials/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Estimators, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen in various construction projects.
• Plan and purchase materials with safety considerations.
• Perform takeoffs and collaborate with subcontractors for bids.
• Maintain project files and current drawings.
• Prepare and track all necessary submittals and obtain material certifications.
• Maintain project files and current drawings; assist in change orders.

Skills

Excel expertise

General knowledge of computer software

Ability to read and understand drawings

Ability to prepare subcontractor scopes of work

Experience with project planning, scheduling, and estimating

Education

Pursuing a 4-year engineering or construction management degree

Construction management degree

Tools

HCSS products (HeavyJob and HeavyBid)

HeavyBid

MS Project

Job description

The Scruggs Company, a Georgia construction leader and part of Construction Partners, Inc., has an opening for a Project Engineer Intern in its Robinson Paving Company division, located in Columbus, Georgia. We are experiencing rapid growth and offer competitive pay and benefits, a positive work culture, and outstanding career advancement potential.

What you will do:

Assist Estimators, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen in securing, managing, and scheduling for various types of construction projects.

• Understand, support, and adhere to Robinson and Scruggs safety requirements; observe and correct violations as they arise on project sites
• Plan work and purchase materials with safety in mind
• Assist Project Manager with daily project duties
• Work with Estimators on daily estimating duties
• Perform takeoffs and work with subcontractors and vendors on pricing for bids
• Prepare and track all necessary submittals
• Obtain required material certifications
• Maintain project files, current drawings, and production records
• Assist the preparation and submittal of all documentation and records required for change orders
• Assist in the analysis of cost for extra work.
• Assist Project Manager in overall coordination of project including subcontractors
• Build and maintain positive subcontractor relationships
• Identify, pursue and recover fair compensation for changes in scope and optimize cash flow

What you will need:

• Pursuing a 4-year engineering degree, construction management degree, or a different degree with construction or manufacturing experience highly preferred
• General knowledge of computer software required; Excel expertise highly preferred
• Familiarity with HCSS products (HeavyJob and HeavyBid) or other construction systems preferred
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, and estimating preferred
• Ability to prepare subcontractor scopes of work
• Familiarity with pricing, purchasing, and preparation of purchase orders for materials and equipment
• Ability to read and understand drawings
• A good sense of humor and willingness to contribute to a positive work culture

Why you should work for The Scruggs Company:

At The Scruggs Company, we know our employees are our success, and we provide opportunities that allow them to grow and build meaningful careers. We build an environment where every voice is heard and work as one to build strong relationships that go beyond roads.

Benefits:

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a wide variety of benefits to support our employees’ well‑being, including:

• Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Positive Work Culture

Come grow with us!

The Scruggs Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans. EEO is the law.

The Scruggs Company complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources Department.