Construction Project Engineer Internship

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Local projects within Milwaukee area

Competitive compensation

401(k) + profit sharing

Paid PTO

Parental leave

Onsite fitness center

Career development support

Job summary

Findorff is a Milwaukee-area construction firm seeking a Project Engineer intern/co-op to gain hands-on experience across preconstruction through project closeout. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to build technical, financial, and leadership skills for a future in PM, Field Operations, or Preconstruction.

You will contribute to scheduling, procurement, contracts, and subcontractor outreach, while learning about cost tracking, invoicing, and monthly

Qualifications

• Internship, co-op experience, or exposure to real-world construction, field engineering, estimating, or project management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of construction processes, building systems, and project coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook with the ability to learn construction management and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Management: Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, document control, and project communication to keep work organized and moving forward.
• Contribute to Scheduling & Coordination: Help develop, update, and distribute project schedules while supporting short-term planning, meetings, and coordination with field teams and subcontractors.
• Assist in Procurement & Contracts: Support subcontract preparation, bidding activities, procurement tracking, and contract documentation while learning compliance requirements.
• Participate in Preconstruction: Gain exposure to estimating, quantity takeoffs, bid package preparation, constructability reviews, and subcontractor outreach.
• Support Field Operations: Assist Superintendents with safety initiatives, material coordination, cost tracking, productivity reporting, and quality control processes.
• Develop Financial Awareness: Assist with cost tracking, invoice coding, change order support, and monthly reporting while building a foundational understanding of project financials.
• Build Leadership & Communication Skills: Work collaboratively with project teams, clients, architects, and trade partners while developing strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Construction knowledge

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Findorff is a Milwaukee-area construction firm seeking a Project Engineer intern/co-op to gain hands-on experience across preconstruction through project closeout. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to build technical, financial, and leadership skills for a future in PM, Field Operations, or Preconstruction.

You will contribute to scheduling, procurement, contracts, and subcontractor outreach, while learning about cost tracking, invoicing, and monthly