Intern - Project Engineer

About the Role

Project Engineer Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting Richard's Operations team in the planning, coordination, and execution of active construction projects. Working alongside Project Engineers, Project Managers, Superintendents, and other project team members, the intern will gain exposure to both field and project management responsibilities. This internship is designed for students interested in building a career in construction management, project management, or field operations. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to real project deliverables while developing an understanding of the full construction project lifecycle.

Opportunities

• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge construction technology and sustainable practices, preparing you to be at the forefront of industry advancements.
• Supervise project start up, project completion, punch list identification and entire close-out process
• Provide project controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and management of personnel
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with all project team members to maintain project schedule, safety, budget and quality control efforts
• Plan and organize quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, incident reports and corrective actions
• Ability to write and comprehend RFIs, potential change orders, project schedules, and other project documents
• Ability to clearly communicate to home office, Owner and Subcontractors
• Ability to write contracts, negotiate scope, negotiate terms and conditions, subcontractor compliance and owner compliance
• Ability to manage subs in a hard-bid capacity understanding subcontractor, contract scope and holding subcontractors to their contracts
• Ability to manage schedules, SOVs, organizational charts, management plans, submittal review and approval for all DIV 01 – 33
• Oversee the management and mobilization of equipment, labor and materials to include permits and other 3rd party requirements
• Ability to run both internal project meetings as well as owner project meetings - develop content, manage BIC, etc.
• Experience building P6 schedules with cost and resource loading, and understanding of all schedule and production reports to owner and company mgmt.
• Maintain relationships with owners, clients and subcontractors

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and active construction environments.
• Ability to collaborate with project teams while independently completing assigned responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling software, or other construction technology is a plus.
• Willingness to travel or work at project locations as needed.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry.

Benefits

• 10 days of vacation time (Not Paid Time Off)
• Reimbursed travel expenses (Metra/CTA Tickets, flights, mileage (case by case basis on flights/mileage))
• All employees immediately have access to mentorship, regular skills-based training, and leadership development programs
• Referral Bonus Program
• Company meal program (Breakfast/Lunch) 5 days a week

Program Dates: 25 May 2027 - 30 July 2027 | Full-Time, Temporary Internship