Project Intern - Spring 2027

EMCOR Construction Services; Manchaca (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Construction Services seeks a Project Intern to support the Project Team on commercial HVAC and plumbing projects. You will assist in coordinating project information, maintaining documents, and ensuring accurate distribution to field teams.

The role emphasizes strong organization, communication, and teamwork while working within safety and company policies on a site-based environment. This internship offers exposure to multi-market construction processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Construction Science, or a related field; completed or in progress.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Familiarity with project management/document control software (Autodesk Forma, MS Project, Bluebeam).

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required or directed by the Project Manager.
• Track deliveries of major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
• Coordinate with field personnel to ensure QA/QC documentation is completed and submitted as required.
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing.
• Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the Project Manager or Asst. Project Manager.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Construction Science, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Forma

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

We are a full-service mechanical HVAC, plumbing, and specialty piping contractor that offers design and construction services for a variety of markets. Our customers include commercial, medical, and technology, as well as municipalities and government agencies.

Job Summary

The Project Intern will assist the Project Team with coordinating project information on commercial HVAC and plumbing projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required or directed by the Project Manager.
• Track deliveries of major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
• Coordinate with field personnel to ensure QA/QC documentation is completed and submitted as required.
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing.
• Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the Project Manager or Asst. Project Manager.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements And Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Construction Science, or a related field; completed or in progress.

Computer Skills

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Familiarity with project management/document control software preferred (e.g., Autodesk Forma, MS Project, Bluebeam).

Required Attributes

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism; teachable and trainable.

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and listen. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and walk to the project site as needed. The position is project site based. The employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Benefits

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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