About the role#
As a Project Engineer Intern, you will assist the project team in completing designated projects. You will focus on learning construction industry processes, procedures, and company business policies.
What you'll do#
- Gain a working understanding of budgets, cost accounting, invoices, contracts, and change orders.
- Develop a first-hand understanding of job-site coordination.
- Learn about scheduling, quality control, and safety.
What you'll need#
- You must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, management, or a closely related field and be within 18 months of graduating.
- Ability to work 40 hours a week for at least a three-month term.
- General knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control methods.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Skill in reading and understanding contracts, specifications, and architectural and engineering drawings.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20 to $25 per hour.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Ryan Companies US, Inc. is a real estate firm that handles construction, architecture, engineering, development, and capital markets. Founded in 1938, the company operates as a privately held organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It employs 1,872 people across multiple office locations in the United States. The firm manages projects that include design, financing, and property management services.
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