Mechanical, Project Intern

About the role

The Project Intern will assist the Project Team with coordinating project information for assigned department. The Poole and Kent Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Attend walk-throughs.
• Affiliate with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements.
• Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required or directed by the Project Manger.
• Track deliveries of major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipate delivery dates.
• (Request proper delivery notice at that time).
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
• Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through).
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing.
• P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempt to maximize profit on C.O.s.
• Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Affiliate with field personnel in closeout of project.
• Obtain as-builts from field.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Position Requirements And Preferred Education/Experience:
• Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management Degree from an accredited College or University completed or in progress, OR equivalent experience.
• Computer Skills Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel) Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other, technical, or construction programs preferred. Familiarity with project management/document control software preferred.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Position Requirements And Preferred Education/Experience:
• Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management Degree from an accredited College or University completed or in progress, OR equivalent experience.
• Computer Skills Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel) Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other, technical, or construction programs preferred. Familiarity with project management/document control software preferred.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy

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