Project Intern - Summer 2027

EMCOR Construction Services; Manchaca (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Construction Services is seeking a Project Intern to assist the Project Team with coordinating information on commercial HVAC and plumbing projects. The role focuses on supporting the Project Manager and ensuring accurate document control and timely delivery of information.

The candidate should be pursuing a related degree and demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with project-management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, completed or in progress.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in driving project flow from inception to completion.
• Help with project document control (insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFIs, change orders).
• Ensure documents are saved in the project’s document control software.
• Verify drawings are distributed to field teams.
• Support project scheduling, delivery tracking, and manpower planning.
• Coordinate with field personnel to complete QA/QC documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Document control

Scheduling

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

Autodesk Forma

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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