Project Engineer Intern: Build, Schedule & Coordinate Construction

J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc seeks an internship/co-op in construction to gain hands-on experience across preconstruction through project closeout.

You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to develop technical, financial, and leadership skills needed to grow into future roles in Project Management, Field Operations, or Preconstruction. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, organization, teamwork, and attention to detail, with proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Internship, co-op experience, or exposure to real-world construction, field engineering, estimating, or project management
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when needed
• Strong 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

Attention to detail

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Scheduling software

Job description

J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc seeks an internship/co-op in construction to gain hands-on experience across preconstruction through project closeout.

You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to develop technical, financial, and leadership skills needed to grow into future roles in Project Management, Field Operations, or Preconstruction. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, organization, teamwork, and attention to detail, with proficiency in Microsoft