Hands-On Project Engineer Intern – Construction PM

Leopardo Construction; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Leopardo Construction is seeking Project Engineer Interns to join our team in the summer. The program provides exposure to project management, estimating and field operations, with hands-on training and mentorship across multiple disciplines on real projects.

You will monitor schedules, review submittals and RFIs, participate in meetings, gather field data, and help prepare closeout documentation while supporting LEED submission activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor master construction schedule and track critical dates of all activities affecting project completion.
• Review and process submittals, shop drawings and RFIs; establish, maintain and update logs per specs.
• Participate in pre, weekly and post construction meetings.
• Maintain change order log to review weekly status of changes.
• Project completion closeout documentation.
• Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing and archiving systems.
• Review bid documents to create quantity take-offs; develop RFIs.
• Participate in jobsite walkthroughs to verify actual field conditions.
• Develop a list of qualified subcontract bidders using PowerTools to attain per trade requirements.
• Communicate with subcontract bidders to increase coverage if necessary.
• Receive and analyze Subcontractor bids as they relate to drawings, specifications and scope of work using bid day form.
• Maintain daily logs, participate in Subcontractor meetings to coordinate activities.
• Complete daily jobsite walk to review conditions/progress and assist in completing audits, inspections and daily logs.
• Update construction documents on site; participate in coordination and pre-installation meetings.
• Generate field documentation to assist the LEED Project Coordinator in final submission to approving authorities.
• Generate punchlist, determine responsible subcontractor for each item and follow up with subcontractor(s) to ensure timely completion.
• Work on site and interact with clients, owner’s reps or end users/unit owners as required by a project.

Job description

Leopardo Construction is seeking Project Engineer Interns to join our team in the summer. The program provides exposure to project management, estimating and field operations, with hands-on training and mentorship across multiple disciplines on real projects.

You will monitor schedules, review submittals and RFIs, participate in meetings, gather field data, and help prepare closeout documentation while supporting LEED submission activities.