Hands-On Project Engineer Intern — Construction

Graycor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Graycor Construction Company seeks a Project Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience on a commercial project site, with structured coaching and mentoring. You will rotate with the project team, focusing on safety, quality, and practical field training.

Responsibilities include assisting the Project Manager and Superintendent, developing and maintaining the critical path schedule, preparing look-ahead schedules, maintaining project docs, supporting procurement, and tracking subcontractor

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.
• Have the ability to travel extensively and temporarily reside at the project site for the duration of the summer internship.
• Ambition to grow professionally and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Fortitude to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with managers, co-workers, subcontractors, and construction craft employees.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the efficient control and management of the project, while ensuring safety and quality programs are being executed on the project site.
• Develop and maintain the critical path project schedule, including ongoing revisions. Assist the Project Manager and/or Superintendent in the preparation of short-term look-ahead schedules and the application of Lean Construction techniques.
• Maintain project documentation and expedite to the Owner, Architect, and Engineers for approval. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Assist in the procurement of equipment and materials, and track and expedite their delivery.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor and vendor performance. Interact with subcontractors and vendors regarding technical and contractual matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Construction management/Engineering degree

Job description

Graycor Construction Company seeks a Project Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience on a commercial project site, with structured coaching and mentoring. You will rotate with the project team, focusing on safety, quality, and practical field training.

Responsibilities include assisting the Project Manager and Superintendent, developing and maintaining the critical path schedule, preparing look-ahead schedules, maintaining project docs, supporting procurement, and tracking subcontractor