Construction Project Engineer Intern: Learn & Coordinate

Cagayan State University; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Career development

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Cagayan State University in Dearborn, MI invites a paid internship focused on construction project coordination. You will support project managers and field teams with documentation, scheduling, and daily coordination on active projects.

You will review drawings, track progress, assist with RFIs and submittals, participate in on-site meetings, and help ensure safety and timely procurement. This role offers hands-on learning and routes to professional growth in construction management.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in building construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with leadership ability.
• Proactive problem-solving and self-starter mentality.
• Strong work ethic and deadline awareness.
• Ability to see the big picture while focusing on details.
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new software.
• Must be able to work full-time.
• High emotional intelligence and rapport-building with diverse individuals.
• Proficiency in construction management software like ProCore, ViewPoint, or Microsoft Project.
• Passion for innovation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project documentation, scheduling, and daily activity coordination.
• Review drawings and specs for alignment with goals and standards.
• Track progress with daily logs, deliveries, and completed work.
• Attend on-site meetings to observe problem-solving and decision-making.
• Prepare RFIs and submittals to meet milestones.
• Support safety by reporting on-site conditions.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for procurement and logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Proactive problem-solving

Self-starter mentality

Work ethic

Big-picture thinking

Tech-savviness

Leadership by example

Pro Core proficiency

ViewPoint proficiency

Microsoft Project proficiency

Passion for innovation

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in building construction management, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

ProCore

ViewPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Cagayan State University in Dearborn, MI invites a paid internship focused on construction project coordination. You will support project managers and field teams with documentation, scheduling, and daily coordination on active projects.

You will review drawings, track progress, assist with RFIs and submittals, participate in on-site meetings, and help ensure safety and timely procurement. This role offers hands-on learning and routes to professional growth in construction management.