Associate Project Engineer Internship - Great Lakes

Performance Contracting, Inc. is a national employee-owned specialty contractor serving commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. The Associate Project Engineer summer internship provides college students with hands-on experience in construction management through mentorship, project activities, documentation, scheduling, cost analysis, safety administration, and coordination with construction stakeholders.

What you'll do:

• Learn how to write detailed proposals
• Prepare bid analysis and review
• Understand and demonstrate project scheduling
• Attend pre-bid walk-throughs
• Learn the management process of project labor control, material handling and job-cost analysis
• Learn how to effectively manage subcontractors, materials and equipment
• Work directly with owners, construction managers, architects, engineers and contractors
• Assist in preparation of quantity take-offs
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation and correspondence
• Understand preparation a financial job cost analysis
• Learn the administration of the corporate safety program to ensure job site safety
• Understand specialized equipment utilization

What they're looking for:

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursing a degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or a comparable field of study
• Must have a reliable source of transportation
• Must be willing to temporarily relocate for the assignment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they are taught
• Strong customer service skills
• Must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• This role is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship

Benefits:

• Relocation reimbursement
• Corporate housing option for all interns
• Dedicated mentor
• Training and professional development
• Paid holidays
• $2,000 scholarship
• Medical and prescription drug insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Upon completion of the internship, interns will receive an evaluation which will be considered for future employment opportunities with the company.