Project Coordination Internship

The Brewer-Garrett Company; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on internship

Job summary

The Brewer-Garrett Company is offering a Summer Intern program in Cleveland, OH, giving undergrad students hands-on exposure to electrical and mechanical systems, building controls, and energy engineering. You will work with Engineers, Project Managers, and Business Developers to learn through real projects and learn design and implementation processes.

You will gain experience with project scheduling, site visits, and cross‑functional activities while developing communication, report writing,

Qualifications

• Junior and Senior status preferred; Sophomore status will be considered
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with others
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm to grow and strengthen skills
• Adaptable and willing to learn new things
• Time-management, critical thinking, and writing skills
• Be inquisitive
• Demonstrate integrity
• Develop self-discipline to work with limited oversight
• Develop leadership skills and confidence in your knowledge, skills, and abilities

Responsibilities

• The Project Coordinator Intern will work alongside Project Managers in our Solutions Group to assist in the leadership and control of all matters related to an assigned project.
• Training and Certificates: Procore, Microsoft Project, Standards/Code Reading (ASHRAE, OMC, etc.), RFI’s, BG HVAC 101
• Project Scheduling: Become familiar with and learn to create Project Schedules using MS Project
• Job Site experience: Review work in place, compare with drawings, communicate with contractors, etc.
• Job Meetings: Observe and participate in Job Meetings and become familiar with taking meeting notes and preparing meeting minutes
• Report Writing: Write job site Safety Reports and Daily Reports
• Cross‑Functional Learning – Opportunities to learn about Electrical, Mechanical and Energy Engineering
• In addition to the above, the Intern may also have the opportunity to work with our Project Mangers and Solutions Group team on the following:
• Bids: Become familiar with and learn to write Bid Specifications, participate in Pre‑Bid Meetings, learn to create a Bid Tabulation, participate in a post‑bid Scope Review, and learn how to write an Addendum to amend the Bid Specifications
• Project Document Preparation: Learn to write Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Bulletins to modify contract documents, and Proposal/Change Order Requests
• Turnover Meeting: Participate in a project turnover meeting where the development team hands off a project to the Engineering and Construction teams.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Writing skills

Leadership potential

Education

Undergrad student (Junior/Senior)

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Standards/Code Reading

RFI Management

BG HVAC 101

Job description

Mentors: Project Manager Team Lead, Project Managers

Schedule: Summer Break, Full-time hours

Relevant Majors: Construction Management and related Engineering programs

About The Brewer-Garrett Company

Brewer-Garrett is a facility solutions company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Our goal is to make buildings more energy-efficient through HVAC design, electrical upgrades, building automation systems design and installation, maintenance, and repair. We are a solution-based business with a proven track record of saving our clients money through reduced energy usage while improving their overall carbon footprint. Our team is second to none. Their creativity and dedication to providing solutions for clients is their #1 priority. We offer a team-oriented approach to all projects that sets BG apart from the rest of the industry.

At Brewer-Garrett, our Interns have the opportunity to work alongside our experienced Engineers, Project Managers, and Business Developers in the innovation, design, and implementation of creative solutions for our customers. Our Summer Internships are intended to be hands‑on and skill‑building to provide students with an in‑depth understanding of designing and engineering electrical and mechanical systems, building controls automation, construction management, and energy engineering. To learn more about Brewer‑Garrett, check out our website: www.brewer-garrett.com . Our Summer Internship opportunities are also posted on Handshake.

• The Project Coordinator Intern will work alongside Project Managers in our Solutions Group to assist in the leadership and control of all matters related to an assigned project.
• Training and Certificates: Procore, Microsoft Project, Standards/Code Reading (ASHRAE, OMC, etc.), Requests for Information (RFI’s), BG HVAC 101
• Project Scheduling: Become familiar with and learn to create Project Schedules using MS Project
• Job Site experience: Review work in place, compare with drawings, communicate with contractors, etc.
• Job Meetings: Observe and participate in Job Meetings and become familiar with taking meeting notes and preparing meeting minutes
• Report Writing: Write job site Safety Reports and Daily Reports
• Cross‑Functional Learning – Opportunities to learn about Electrical, Mechanical and Energy Engineering
• In addition to the above, the Intern may also have the opportunity to work with our Project Mangers and Solutions Group team on the following:
• Bids: Become familiar with and learn to write Bid Specifications, participate in Pre‑Bid Meetings, learn to create a Bid Tabulation, participate in a post‑bid Scope Review, and learn how to write an Addendum to amend the Bid Specifications
• Project Document Preparation: Learn to write Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Bulletins to modify contract documents, and Proposal/Change Order Requests
• Turnover Meeting: Participate in a project turnover meeting where the development team hands off a project to the Engineering and Construction teams.

Qualifications

• Junior and Senior status preferred; Sophomore status will be considered
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with others
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm to grow and strengthen skills
• Adaptable and willing to learn new things
• Time‑management, critical thinking, and writing skills
• Be inquisitive
• Demonstrate integrity
• Develop self‑discipline to work with limited oversight
• Develop leadership skills and confidence in your knowledge, skills, and abilities