Project Engineer: Hands-On Construction & Growth (ESOP)

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Job summary

Findorff offers a Project Engineer internship providing hands-on exposure across preconstruction through project closeout. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to build technical, financial, and leadership skills for a future role in Project Management, Field Operations, or Preconstruction.

Ideal candidates have internship/co-op exposure to construction, strong communication and organizational abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a desire to grow into

Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or exposure to construction, field engineering, estimating, or project management
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently
• Analytical and problem solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Basic understanding of construction processes, building systems, and project coordination
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook with the ability to learn construction management and scheduling software

Responsibilities

• Support Project Management: Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, document control, and project communication to keep work organized and moving forward.
• Contribute to Scheduling & Coordination: Help develop, update, and distribute project schedules while supporting short-term planning, meetings, and coordination with field teams and subcontractors.
• Assist in Procurement & Contracts: Support subcontract preparation, bidding activities, procurement tracking, and contract documentation while learning compliance requirements.
• Participate in Preconstruction: Gain exposure to estimating, quantity takeoffs, bid package preparation, constructability reviews, and subcontractor outreach.
• Support Field Operations: Assist Superintendents with safety initiatives, material coordination, cost tracking, productivity reporting, and quality control processes.
• Develop Financial Awareness: Assist with cost tracking, invoice coding, change order support, and monthly reporting while building a foundational understanding of project financials.
• Build Leadership & Communication Skills: Work collaboratively with project teams, clients, architects, and trade partners while developing strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Findorff offers a Project Engineer internship providing hands-on exposure across preconstruction through project closeout. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to build technical, financial, and leadership skills for a future role in Project Management, Field Operations, or Preconstruction.

Ideal candidates have internship/co-op exposure to construction, strong communication and organizational abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a desire to grow into