Project Engineer Internship, Industrial Construction

About the role

As a Project Engineer Intern at Graycor Construction Company, you will gain critical hands-on experience necessary to build a successful career in construction. You will be assigned to work on a commercial construction project site, receiving ongoing, specialized one-on-one training, coaching, and mentoring. You will actively participate in your career development by making self-assessments of your progress against established core competencies.

At Graycor, you will gain experience in the following areas:

• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the efficient control and management of the project, while ensuring safety and quality programs are being executed on the project site.
• Develop and maintain the critical path project schedule, including ongoing revisions.
• Assist the Project Manager and/or Superintendent in the preparation of short-term look-ahead schedules and the application of Lean Construction techniques.
• Maintain project documentation and expedite to the Owner, Architect, and Engineers for approval.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Assist in the procurement of equipment and materials, and track and expedite their delivery.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor and vendor performance. Interact with subcontractors and vendors regarding technical and contractual matters.

Requirements

To be considered for Graycor's Internship Program, you must:

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, actively pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.
• Have the ability to travel extensively and temporarily reside at the project site for the duration of the summer internship. Travel subsistence pay may apply.
• Demonstrate ambition to grow professionally and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Possess the fortitude to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Multi-tasking with a sense of urgency while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.
• Have effective communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with managers, co-workers, subcontractors, and construction craft employees.
• Exhibit problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Benefits

Building Your Future is How We Build Ours. At Graycor, we seek out those with the highest potential and provide an empowering environment with tools that allow you to take ownership in your career development.

• Stability: Graycor is committed to continuous improvement and reinvesting in evolving technologies. We maintain a diversified project portfolio in a broad range of niche markets nationwide.
• Family Culture: We have an intense commitment to safety, ensuring every member of our Graycor family goes home safely each day. Our family-owned company sponsors wellness and charitable events, casual employee get-togethers, lunch and learns, and other fun social events.
• Reputation: Our dedication to our people and building trust has enabled us to cultivate long-term relationships with clients, partners, and each other.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

About the company

Established in 1921, the Graycor Companies provide General Contracting and Construction Management services to a wide variety of industrial and commercial construction markets across the US, Canada, and Mexico. As a top-ranking industry leader, Graycor commits to safe working environments, demands excellence, and rewards passion.

For more information, visit our website at www.graycor.com.