Project Engineer Intern

Overaa Construction; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living expense stipend

Full-time summer internship

Job summary

Overaa Construction is offering a Summer Construction Internship in Richmond, CA. Interns will work with project teams, gain exposure to PM, engineering, estimating, and safety, and participate in real projects at a self-perform general contractor.

Interns report to a Project Engineer, Project Manager, or Project Superintendent and will assist with document control, coordination, procurement, and safety programs while learning Lean construction practices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project document control and distribution.
• Coordinate information to field teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Track change orders and clarifications.
• Support estimating and scheduling activities.
• Assist with project startup, planning, and closeout.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Construction background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

Procore

Viewpoint

Job description

Overaa Construction has been building the Bay Area since 1907.

Based in Richmond, we are a leading general contractor serving commercial, education, healthcare, life science, water, industrial, energy, and transportation markets.

What truly sets Overaa apart is our people—a team of highly skilled, self-performing craft professionals backed by a collaborative culture focused on building great projects and developing great people.

For more than a decade, Overaa has been recognized as a Bay Area Best Place to Work. We're proud of our legacy, serious about quality, and excited to welcome the next generation of construction professionals to learn alongside our teams.

Summer Construction Internship

Overaa's Summer Internship Program is a hands-on training experience designed to give students meaningful exposure to careers in the construction industry. Interns work alongside experienced mentors, contribute to real projects, and gain firsthand experience with a general contractor that also self-performs construction work.

Depending on project and business needs, interns may gain exposure to Project Management, Engineering, Estimating, or Safety. You'll apply concepts from the classroom to real construction challenges while learning how our project teams plan, coordinate, and execute work in the field and office.

Throughout the summer, you'll also have opportunities to learn about Overaa's broader operations through jobsite tours, company events, and interactions with professionals from across the organization. Our goal is to give you meaningful experience, help you better understand where your interests lie within construction, and build relationships that can continue well beyond the internship.

Interns typically report to a Project Engineer, Project Manager, or Project Superintendent.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with project document control, including drawings, submittals, RFIs, clarifications, as-built drawings, warranties, certificates, and other project documentation.
• Help coordinate and distribute project information to field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with tracking change orders and clarification documents.
• Support change-order estimating under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Assist with project startup, planning, scheduling, and closeout activities.
• Support the development, monitoring, and updating of project schedules.
• Assist the Superintendent with subcontractor coordination and weekly look-ahead schedules.
• Help schedule, process, and monitor project submittals.
• Support material pricing, purchasing, and procurement activities.
• Assist with project permits, utilities, bonds, and insurance documentation.
• Support the setup and use of project management information systems.
• Gain exposure to BIM/VDC coordination and project deliverables, as applicable.
• Support jobsite safety, quality control, and security programs.
• Learn how project teams evaluate construction means and methods using Lean construction strategies.
• Participate as a member of the project team and contribute with a positive, collaborative, and "can-do" attitude.
• Assist with general project administration, correspondence, filing, and document organization.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry.
• Basic estimating and scheduling knowledge is desirable.
• Ability or interest in learning to read construction plans and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to use independent judgment.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• High level of energy, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Software Experience

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
• Construction project management software
• Procore
• Viewpoint or similar platforms

Internship Schedule & Compensation

This is a full-time summer internship of approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Start and end times vary depending on project assignments, and interns should be prepared for early-morning start times common within the construction industry.

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $25 per hour, plus $100 per week for living expenses. This compensation is subject to future modification.

Our expectation is that you'll work hard, have fun, ask questions, and take advantage of the opportunity to learn. The internship is designed to provide meaningful professional experience while helping you build relationships and explore potential career paths within the construction industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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