Mechanical, Project Intern

The Poole and Kent Corporation; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Poole and Kent Corporation is seeking a Project Intern, Mechanical in Ashburn, VA. This role involves supporting the Project Manager in coordinating project information and assisting with document control, ensuring efficiency throughout project phases.

Candidates should be pursuing or have completed a Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of project management software are preferred. The role offers great exposure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in project coordination from inception to completion.
• Assist with project document control and ensure correct drawings are distributed.
• Facilitate material takeoffs and support accounting in monthly billings.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Project management/document control software

Job description

Job Title

Project Intern, Mechanical

Location

Ashburn, VA 20147

Reports to

Project Manager

FLSA Status

Hourly / Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Project Intern will assist the Project Team with coordinating project information for the assigned department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in driving the project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs.
• Assist with project document control, including but not limited to insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFIs, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required or directed by the Project Manager.
• Track deliveries of major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
• Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety (toolbox talks and weekly walk through).
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempt to maximize profit on C.O.s. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
• Obtain as-builts from field.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. You must be work authorized in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The company cannot offer employment to F‑1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full‑time basis.

Position Requirements and Preferred Education/Experience

• Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management Degree from an accredited College or University completed or in progress, OR equivalent experience.

Computer Skills

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other, technical, or construction programs preferred.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software preferred.

Required Attributes

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem‑solving, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism; teachable and trainable.

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty‑five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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