Intern Project Engineer

The Hagerman Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hagerman Group in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Intern Project Engineer to gain hands-on experience in commercial construction, project planning, scheduling, safety, and quality control. You will support project managers and engineers with documentation, site visits, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and change orders while learning project logs, progress reporting, and coordination.

This internship provides exposure to field and office workflows, mentoring, and immediate opportunities to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in commercial construction.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, CMiC) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects.
• Assist with documentation such as RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and change orders.
• Create, update, and maintain project logs, reports, and files.
• Participate in job site walks to monitor progress, safety, and quality.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and success.
• Help track and analyze project schedules, budgets, and logistics for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Document and communicate project updates by recording meeting minutes and supporting team discussions.
• Promote and monitor compliance with the Health and Safety Management Program.
• Contribute to project close-out activities, including punch lists and securing warranties.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

CMiC

Job description

The Hagerman Group

Intern Project Engineer

510 W. Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Build a Better Future - Starting Here

At Hagerman, we don’t just build buildings - we build communities, careers, and futures. If you’re an experienced Project Manager or Project Executive who wants their work to matter beyond the numbers, we invite you to join our Fishers team, where collaboration, trust, and purpose define how we work every day.

Why Hagerman - and why Ft. Wayne

Hagerman has been shaping Indiana communities for more than a century. From schools and healthcare facilities to civic and commercial spaces, our projects are designed to serve people - and we take that responsibility seriously.

Our Ft. Wayne team is known for its:

• Strong sense of camaraderie and mutual respect
• Deep roots in the local community
• Genuine pride in building projects that improve lives
• A shared commitment to mentoring, collaboration, and doing the right thing

People join Hagerman for our reputation. They stay for our culture, values, and authentic commitment to building a better future for the communities we serve.

The Project Engineer Intern will support project teams in the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects. This role provides hands-on experience in both field and office settings, offering exposure to project management, scheduling, safety, and quality control. Interns will assist with project documentation, communication with subcontractors and suppliers, and job site visits while gaining practical knowledge of construction processes and career development in the industry .

Support Project Managers and Project Engineers with documentation such as RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and change orders.

Create, update, and maintain project logs, reports, and organized files.

Participate in job site walks to monitor progress, safety, and quality.

Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success.

Help track and analyze project schedules, budgets, and logistics for materials, labor, and equipment.

Document and communicate project updates by recording meeting minutes and supporting team discussions.

Promote and monitor compliance with the company’s Health and Safety Management Program.

Contribute to project close-out activities, including punch lists and securing warranties.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management , Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in commercial construction.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, CMiC ) is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

This position could be assigned to work on a school project in Indiana. Per Indiana law, certain convictions, offenses, or child welfare interactions may disqualify an individual from working in or around a school setting.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.