Project Engineer Intern

Socket.dev; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Staples Construction is seeking a Project Engineer Intern for a full-time role based in Ventura, CA. The position links the site, office, design team, and ownership to support contracts, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.

You will assist with subcontracts, scheduling, cost tracking, and document control while developing essential construction management skills on real projects. Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field and possess strong

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and team with contract administration and subcontracts.
• Observe and document jobsite activity per contract requirements.
• Process subcontracts, RFIs, and submittals with Contract Manager.
• Coordinate project scheduling and personnel assignments as requested.
• Evaluate submittals and ensure timely action per contract specs.
• Review as-built drawings to capture changes during construction.
• Assist in cost control and tracking of materials, labor, and equipment.
• Prepare meeting agendas and accurate minutes; liaise with owners, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Integrity and quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related

Job description

Description

Staples Construction is looking for a full-time Project Engineer Intern. This is a great opportunity to start a construction career for a recent college graduate. Or, a college student that is in their senior year. Great benefits will be offered.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

The Project Engineer Intern is the link between the jobsite, office, design team, and project ownership, by performing contract administration support, tracking and document control; leading the submittal, RFI and change order processes; interpreting drawings and specifications; developing subcontracts; assisting in quality control; tracking labor, materials, and equipment; procuring permits; and ensuring the integrity of the project plan.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Assist a designated Project Team with General Contract and Subcontract Administration.
• Observe and record jobsite activity in accordance with required contractual frequency.
• Work with Project Manager to prepare, administer, and process subcontracts.
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in planning work schedule and arranging for assignment of project personnel, if requested.
• Work with Project Manager to evaluate submittals of shop drawings, material data and samples and facilitates appropriate action based upon contract specifications. Responsible for input of all submittals into Contract Manager. Process and track submittals through Contract Manager for upcoming jobs.
• Work with Project Manager to review and process as-built drawings to ensure that all changes during the course of construction are recorded.
• Manage the request for information (RFI) process in order to facilitate the timely exchange of information between designer, owner, and contractor.
• Assist Project Manager in the maintenance of effective cost control mechanisms for the project.
• Coordinate meeting agendas prepare minutes and follow up on action items. Represent company/project in meetings with clients, subcontractors and consultants as required and directed. Ensure meeting minutes are accurate and timely.
• Work with project manager and superintendents to collect, evaluate, and approve subcontractor invoices and prepare contractor application for payment.
• Utilize safe work practices and follow directives, policies, and procedures for assisting and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors. Act as a liaison between Owners, Architect, Subcontractors, Project Management, home office management, and other departments.
• Execute additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Commitment to honesty, integrity, quality of work and customer satisfaction.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related from an accredited four-year university or college.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and/or construction jobsite environment.
• Percentage of time in each environment will vary per assignment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Staples Construction is proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.