About the role#
Balfour Beatty is hiring a Project Engineer Intern for our Summer 2027 program in Oregon. This is a full-time, paid internship designed for students interested in construction management. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting project teams, learning internal procedures, and assisting with the daily operations of active construction sites.
What you'll do#
- Manage project budgets by controlling expenditures and coordinating owner and subcontractor billings.
- Identify work not covered by subcontractors and ensure office support for cost and schedule goals.
- Learn to coordinate Safety and Quality Control programs to address site problems.
- Review and process submittal data, shop drawings, and coordinate deliveries that affect the project schedule.
- Monitor status reports, meeting minutes, and change orders.
- Update as-built plans with changes, clarifications, and directives.
- Maintain logs for RFIs and change requests.
- Attend meetings with architects and owner representatives to observe project progress and reporting.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Construction Technology program.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Ability to organize your work and manage tasks independently.
- Capacity to pick up new skills and information quickly.
- Participation in training, seminars, and team meetings.
- Knowledge of construction details regarding miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, and radiation protection is helpful.
- Prior commercial construction experience is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Oregon, USA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Balfour Beatty US
Balfour Beatty US provides general contracting, design-build, and at-risk construction management services. The company operates across the United States, focusing on both heavy civil and vertical construction projects. Founded in 1909, it functions as a subsidiary of the London-based Balfour Beatty plc. The firm employs approximately 3,738 people and maintains its headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
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