Project Engineer Intern

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding internship that will help you develop valuable skills and experience in the construction field? If so, Spencer Construction might be the perfect fit for you. Spencer Construction is a leading contractor that specializes in civil, industrial, and commercial projects across the United States. We are looking for motivated and talented interns who are eager to learn and contribute to our success.

Project Engineer Internship Opportunity at Spencer Construction

As an intern at Spencer Construction, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist in managing project controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting, and job costing.
• Assist in the development, updating, and maintenance of the project schedule to ensure work is completed on time and under budget.
• Collaborate with superintendents and foreman to learn Heavy Construction field operations including work means and methods, productions, resource allocation, and heavy equipment operations.
• Participate in monthly forecasting of revenue and cost.
• Accumulate all necessary data and assist in preparing monthly pay estimates.
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling shop drawings and submittals.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of project engineering procedures and other work-controlling documents to ensure clarification of roles.
• Assist in processing and managing material deliveries, ensuring that materials received are properly inspected for quantity and quality and in compliance with contract documents.
• Assist in managing and negotiating subcontractor and material contracts.
• Assist in representing the company or project during client and project management meetings to ensure effective communication.
• Work closely with field construction personnel (Superintendents, Foremen, and Crews) in a collaborative manner.

In addition to these essential job functions, you will also have the chance to:

• Assist in the research, organization, and planning of assigned projects.
• Ability to work on our different sites in various states.
• Work closely with leadership to maintain efficient tracking/monitoring of projects.
• Comply, understand, and support Spencer Construction's safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Be a team player.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Spencer Construction policies and handbook.
• Possess a valid driver's license and ability to drive.

By joining Spencer Construction, you will not only gain valuable work experience, but also enjoy the following benefits:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture.
• A mentorship program that will help you grow and learn from experienced professionals.
• A chance to work on diverse and exciting projects that make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
• A potential opportunity to transition into a full-time position after the internship.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates at professional construction sites, requiring the ability to communicate with verbally others on site, in person and over the telephone, ability to read printed materials, signs and directions, stamina to maintain attention despite interruptions, ability to lift, push, pull, carry, handle or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery and/or controls weighing up to 50 pounds and reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and/or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, traverse around or otherwise position one's self around the required work and safety requirements to navigating and perform activities on various construction sites in a safe manner.

Will be required to work on project sites and operate vehicles, trailers, machinery, equipment and other tools within local, state and federal safety guidelines.
This position operates in a professional field environment. The position requires working outside, frequently for long periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
While working, the employee might be exposed to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, virus or other air-borne pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines and dust/debris.

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Spencer Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spencer Construction does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need