Intern Advantage Program - Central Region

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. offers a Project Engineer Internship on a live project within your geographic region, reporting to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on-site.

The program provides hands-on experience to apply engineering and leadership skills in real-world construction settings. Intern duties vary by education and project status and may include coordination, scheduling support, documentation, procurement, and safety oversight to help develop practical, on-site

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or construction discipline.
• Interest in pursuing a career in construction/project management.
• Basic understanding of construction principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team with general contract and subcontract administration.
• Exposure to construction scheduling.
• Material & Equipment procurement and expediting.
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination.
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination.
• Participation in project coordination meetings and documentation.
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment.
• Maintenance of As-Built plans.
• Exposure to quality control in field and shop.
• Monitor and document job-site safety and accident prevention.

Skills

Interest in Construction/PM

Construction principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/ME/EE

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

McCarthy's Project Engineer Internship is a competitive, hands-on opportunity to learn what a career in construction is all about! Interns are assigned to an active project within their geographic region and report to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on-site. During the internship, tasks are assigned to help the intern gain exposure to the building process and apply their engineering and leadership skills to real world situations.

Real Experience. Real Results.

Intern duties are dependent on education and skill level, as well as status of the project, and may include the following:

Responsibilities

• Assist team with General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Exposure to Construction Scheduling
• Material & Equipment - procurement and expediting
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
• Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
• Maintenance of As-Built plans
• Exposure to and monitoring of quality control - field and shop
• Monitor and document job-site safety and accident prevention

Qualifications

• Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior working towards Bachelors degree, preferably in Construction Management or Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction/Project Management required
• General knowledge of construction principles/processes

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.