Project Engineer Internship, Industrial Construction

Graycor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Graycor Construction Company seeks a Project Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience on a commercial project site, with structured coaching and mentoring. You will rotate with the project team, focusing on safety, quality, and practical field training.

Responsibilities include assisting the Project Manager and Superintendent, developing and maintaining the critical path schedule, preparing look-ahead schedules, maintaining project docs, supporting procurement, and tracking subcontractor

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.
• Have the ability to travel extensively and temporarily reside at the project site for the duration of the summer internship.
• Ambition to grow professionally and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Fortitude to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with managers, co-workers, subcontractors, and construction craft employees.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the efficient control and management of the project, while ensuring safety and quality programs are being executed on the project site.
• Develop and maintain the critical path project schedule, including ongoing revisions. Assist the Project Manager and/or Superintendent in the preparation of short-term look-ahead schedules and the application of Lean Construction techniques.
• Maintain project documentation and expedite to the Owner, Architect, and Engineers for approval. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Assist in the procurement of equipment and materials, and track and expedite their delivery.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor and vendor performance. Interact with subcontractors and vendors regarding technical and contractual matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Construction management/Engineering degree

Job description

As a Project Engineer InternatGraycor Construction Company,

you will gainthe critical hands-on experience necessary to build your successful career in construction. You will be assigned to work ona commercial construction project site, where you willreceive ongoing, specialized one-on-one training, coaching and mentoring.You will be actively involved in your career development, making self-assessments of your progress against established core competencies.

AtGraycor, You Will Gain Experience in the Following Areas:

• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the efficient control and management of the project, while ensuring safety and quality programs are being executed on the project site.
• Develop and maintain the critical path project schedule, including ongoing revisions. Assist the Project Manager and/or Superintendent in the preparation of short-term look-ahead schedules and the application of Lean Construction techniques.
• Maintain project documentation and expedite to the Owner, Architect, and Engineers for approval. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Assist in the procurement of equipment and materials, and track and expedite their delivery.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor and vendor performance. Interact with subcontractors and vendors regarding technical and contractual matters.

To Be Considered for Graycor's Summer Internship Program, You Must:

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, actively pursuing adegree in construction management, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.
• Have the ability to travel extensively and temporarily reside at the project site for the duration of the summer internship. Travel subsistence pay may apply.
• Ambition to grow professionally and acquire new knowledge and skills. Our most successful Interns are motivated to succeed and are passionate about construction within the privatecommercial construction sector.
• The fortitude to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Multi-tasking with a sense of urgency while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with managers, co-workers, subcontractors, and construction craft employees.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Why Build withGraycor'sGrowing, Dynamic Team?

Building Your Future is How We Build Ours.

At Graycor, we seek out those with the highest potential and provide an empowering environment with tools that allow you to take ownership in your career development.

Stability Means Staying Ahead of the Curve.

Graycor is committed to continuous improvement and reinvesting in evolving technologies. To ensure stability, we have a diversified project portfolio in a broad range of niche markets nationwide.

We Are Family.

This is why we have an intense commitment to Safety. We want to make sure that every member of our Graycor family goes home each day to theirs. Our family-owned company also sponsors wellness and charitable events, casual employee get-togethers, lunch and learns, and other fun social events.

Our Greatest Asset? Our Name.

Reputation is grown over time. Our dedication to our people and building trust has enabled us to cultivate long-term relationships with our clients, our partners, and each other.

Join the Graycor Family of Companies.

We’re Building Something More.

ABOUT THE GRAYCOR FAMILY OF COMPANIES

Established in 1921, the Graycor Companies provide General Contracting and Construction Management services to a wide variety of industrial and commercial construction markets across the US, Canada and Mexico. As a top ranking industry leader, Graycor commits to safe working environments, demands excellence and rewards passion.

• As a diversified leader, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

For more information, visit our website at www.graycor.com

The Graycor family of companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer