Assistant Project Engineer Intern

at Power Construction Company, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Works with the project team's Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager and Superintendent to directly support project responsibilities including communication, document management, reporting, quality control, safety, and basic jobsite office management during the construction period. Work locations can vary between jobsite and main office. Part-Time schedule available.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assist with job set up and close out
* Assist with preparation and maintenance of monthly project status reports
* Assist with updating and distributing outstanding daily logs, change orders, RFIs and submittals
* Participate in various construction meetings and assist team with meeting minutes
* Assist Superintendent and Foreman with tool tracking
* Assist Foreman with in-wall and above-wall ceiling checks
* Learn about various project reporting documentation, compliance and communication is complete, detailed and accurate (MWBE, Certified Payroll, LEED, etc.)
* Assist with safety orientation, forms, observations and site-specific safety plans
* Contribute towards general correspondence and perform additional assignments as assigned
* Coordinate any administrative duties needed by the job or the project team
* Maintain and update project-specific Contact Directory
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
* Actively pursuing a construction-related degree
* Beginner knowledge of construction drawings and specifications, building materials and required standards
* Ability to assume responsibility and interface well with Clients and Project Team
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Flexibility to change priorities as appropriate
* Detail oriented
* Competent in Microsoft Office suite
* Accountable, collaborative and proactive
* Must be dependable with stable attendance

Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Power Construction is committed to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers (including women and members of disproportionately affected racial and ethnic groups), as well as residents of marginalized communities.