Project Engineer Intern

Colonial Group; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an ISEC Project Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience by assisting Project Managers and Estimators on a variety of commercial construction projects. The role offers exposure to project operations, estimating, documentation, and construction technology systems.

The internship emphasizes contract administration, vendor management, field coordination, and closeout activities, with opportunities to prepare manuals and maintain weekly project records.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program, preferably in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Estimators on commercial construction projects.
• Contribute to project operations, estimating, and documentation processes.
• Support contract administration, vendor management, and field coordination.
• Help prepare shop drawings, submittals, and transmittals for QC review.
• Assist with project closeout activities including punch lists and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Team collaboration

Organization

Communication

Analytical skills

Initiative

Education

Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering (or related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

An ISEC Project Engineer Intern will gain hands‑on experience by assisting Project Managers and Estimators on a variety of commercial construction projects. This person will contribute to project operations, estimating, and documentation processes, and gain exposure to contract administration, vendor management, field coordination, and construction technology systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operations Support

• Review project specifications for shop drawings and submittal requirements; assist in preparing QC-reviewed submittals and transmittals.
• Review returned shop drawings from general contractors or owners for compliance with scope and estimates; communicate necessary changes to the Project Manager.
• Assist in preparing release checklists, submittals, and delivery schedules for product fabrication.
• Support the Project Manager with change order requests including gathering vendor quotes, updating labor estimates, and pricing summaries.
• Prepare Operation & Maintenance manuals and guarantee documents in compliance with project specifications.
• Participate in project closeout activities including punch list generation, tracking completion, and coordination with field teams.
• Assist with weekly project documentation such as:
  • Room Status Reports
  • Outstanding Issues Lists (OIL)
  • Weekly Staff Meeting Agendas

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program, preferably in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative team environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative