Project Engineer Intern - Construction Coordination & Documentation

Core Builders; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Builders, a premier general contractor in California, seeks a Project Engineer Intern to support the project team with document control, coordination, and QA. You will work with Project Engineers and Managers to learn day-to-day operations from both office and field perspectives.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and possess strong communication and organizational skills, with familiarity in MS Office, Procore, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Bluebeam.
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and maintaining submittal and RFI logs.
• Help track submittals and RFIs using Procore.
• Support meeting documentation including agendas and minutes.
• Redline plans with RFIs, ASIs, and OSIs.
• Help create PDF exhibits for coordination.
• Assist with updating project binders (e.g., Scope, RFI, Permit).
• Participate in construction meetings such as OAC, Preconstruction, and Mock-Up.
• Support procurement coordination and delivery tracking.
• Provide updates and take daily progress photos.
• Assist with distributing follow-up correspondence and documentation.
• Communicate proactively with site and office teams.
• Demonstrate punctuality and a collaborative spirit.
• Learn construction safety practices (e.g., OSHA 30).
• Develop written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Reading drawings

Education

Pursuing degree in Construction Management

Pursuing degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

CORE Builders, a premier general contractor in California, seeks a Project Engineer Intern to support the project team with document control, coordination, and QA. You will work with Project Engineers and Managers to learn day-to-day operations from both office and field perspectives.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and possess strong communication and organizational skills, with familiarity in MS Office, Procore, and Bluebeam.