Internship - Project Engineer

Meyer Najem; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Building Events

Top Golf - Internship Kick Off

Mid-Summer Reviews

End of Summer Cookout

Safety project walkthroughs led by our

Intern-led project site tours

Job summary

Meyer Najem invites motivated interns to join the Summer 2027 program, based on-site with the Project Management and Field Operations teams. Interns will complete a summer project and present to senior leadership, experiencing real-world work just like a full-time employee.

Applicants should have a construction-focused degree path, strong communication, organization and safety awareness, and a readiness to learn the industry through hands-on participation and site visits.

Qualifications

• College degree in Building Construction Management Technology or Construction Engineering Management preferred.
• Knowledge of building materials and installation methods.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Well organized.
• 10-Hours OSHA Construction Training.

Responsibilities

• Learn and familiarize yourself with plan reading and understanding contract documents.
• Learn and familiarize yourself with project specifications.
• Learn how scopes of work are assigned to subcontractors/vendors.
• Work with and understand in-house software programs.
• Set up schedules for construction project(s).
• Obtain submittals from subcontractors and review prior to submitting to Architect.
• Perform safety audits with Traci Hard, VP of Safety and Compliance.
• Develop communication skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

OSHA training

Education

College degree in Building Construction Management Technology or Construction Engineering Management preferred

Job description

Thank you for your interest in anInternship with Meyer Najem for Summer 2027. Each Intern is site based so they can learn from the Project Management and Field Operations team.In addition, you will completeasummer project that you willpresentto senior leadership at the end of yourinternship.We treat our interns just like a full time employee and provide a real world experience. If you put SAFETY first, focus on producing high quality work, embrace technology to be more efficient and enjoy working with a diverse group of people, then Meyer Najem is where you want to work.

Company Overview

Meyer Najem's mission is to achieve excellence by completing safe and successful projects that serve the community with distinction. We achieve this by inspiring and serving clients through teamwork, integrity, quality, creativity, and well executed projects - always staying true to our culture and values. We have been voted a Top Workplace since 2009. We have enjoyed tremendous success and growth, operating in diverse commercial, multi-family, hospitality, institutional, healthcare and senior living markets.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Learn and familiarize yourself with plan reading and understanding contract documents
• Learn and familiarize yourself with project specifications
• Learn how scopes of work are assigned to subcontractors/vendors
• Work with and understand in-house software programs
• Set up schedules for construction project(s)
• Obtain submittals from subcontractors and review prior to submitting to Architect
• Perform safety audits with Traci Hard, VP of Safety and Compliance
• Develop communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• College Degree in Building Construction Management Technology or Construction Engineering Management preferred
• Knowledge of building materials and installation methods
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Well organized
• 10-Hours OSHA Construction Training

Internship Engagement Activities

• Team Building Events
• Top Golf - Internship Kick Off
• Mid-Summer Reviews
• End of Summer Cookout
• Safety project walkthroughs led by our Safety team
• Internled project site tours