Intern Project Engineer

Layton Construction Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

A construction firm in San Francisco is offering a Summer Internship for students in construction management or technical disciplines. Interns will assist with various tasks including subcontractor bids, quantity takeoffs, and schedule management. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. This is an 8-10 week position paying between $17-$28 per hour, typically not eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Solicit subcontractor bids.
• Perform quantity takeoffs.
• Administer subcontracts.
• Produce and manage the submittals process.
• Track change orders.
• Manage procurement log.
• Assist with schedule management.

Skills

Ability to read plans and specs

Effective written and communication skills

Self-starter, curious mind, hungry to learn

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

College degree in progress in construction management, architecture, engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Purpose

Summer Interns take on a wide variety of responsibilities ensuring a platform for growth and a deeper, hands‑on understanding of the world of construction. We offer internship roles in preconstruction as well as project management.

Representative Tasks and Responsibilities

• Solicit subcontractor bids
• Perform quantity takeoffs
• Administer subcontracts
• Produce and manage the submittals process
• Track change orders
• Manage procurement log
• Work on close out packages
• Assist with schedule management
• Learn about and support the building permit process
• Produce meeting minutes
• Review RFI’s
• Assist with maintaining project document files and logs
• Assist with maintaining a current set of drawings
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• College degree in progress in construction management, architecture, engineering, and/or other technical discipline or equivalent work experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read plans and specs
• Effective written and communication skills
• Self-starter, curious mind, hungry to learn
• Working knowledge of company software programs, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Procore a plus.
• Ability to independently organize work assignments and meet critical deadlines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This employee generally performs this work in an office environment and occasionally got out to the jobsite. The noise conditions are usually minimal to moderate. The employee may occasionally perform this work in an active medical care facility which may have more stringent requirements related to health and safety.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, 10 Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program

INTERNSHIPS ARE USUALLY FOR A SHORT DURATION OF TIME (TYPICALLY 8-10 WEEKS, THEREFORE THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE BENEFITS LISTED ABOVE)

Disclaimer

The salary and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement

BCCIis an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

The salary range for this position is $17/hour - $28/hour.