About the role#
As a Project Engineer Intern, you will support the administration of the field office to help achieve project profitability and schedule goals. This is a paid, full-time internship position with a rolling term. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
What you'll do#
- Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications, and project logs.
- Prepare document distributions to subcontractors.
- Assist with the maintenance and updating of CPM schedules.
- Assist with determining weekly labor production quantities.
- Process submittals and maintain the submittal log.
- Process RFIs and maintain the RFI log on the CMS system.
- Maintain the expediting log and assist with project filing system maintenance.
- Input data for labor cost reports and field quantity surveys.
- Assist with Affirmative Action program documentation.
What you'll need#
- Degree completed or in progress in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
- Effective written and verbal English language communication skills.
- Ability to use independent judgment and work as a self-starter.
- Basic estimating and scheduling skills are desirable.
- Drafting and computer skills are desirable.
Location & details#
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Concord, Fairfield, San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Clara, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Oakland, and Fresno, California; Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina; Boise, Idaho; Atlanta, Georgia; Honolulu, Hawaii; Bellevue and Spokane, Washington; Austin and Dallas, Texas; Arvada, Colorado; and Portland, Oregon.
About Swinerton Builders
Swinerton Builders provides commercial construction, construction management, and design-build services. The company operates across the United States with 23 offices. It is a privately held firm founded in 1888. The company is 100 percent employee-owned and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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