Associate Project Engineer Internship

June 17, 2025

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Job Description

About the Company:

Performance Contracting Group (PCG) is a national employee-owned specialty contractor providing quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. They focus on employee development, training, and a safe, inclusive company culture.

Job Description:

PCG is offering a summer internship program for motivated college students with a strong work ethic. The program provides interns with essential tools and resources to gain comprehensive insight into the specialty construction industry. Interns receive close mentorship and hands-on activities, developing a solid foundation in construction management.

Key Aspects of the Internship:

Mentorship: Each intern is paired with a dedicated mentor within their assigned branch.
Structured Framework: The Performance Contracting Intern Activities Checklist guides interns through various disciplines within the branch.
Weekly Project Recaps: Interns submit weekly reports detailing activities, collaborations, and key takeaways.
Exposure to Key Tasks: Includes learning proposal writing, bid analysis, project scheduling, pre-bid walk-throughs, project labor control, material handling, job-cost analysis, subcontractor management, interaction with owners/architects/engineers, quantity take-offs, project documentation, financial job cost analysis, safety program administration, and specialized equipment utilization.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly wage: $25 an hour.
• Relocation reimbursement.
• Corporate housing option.
• Intern evaluation for future employment consideration.
• Paid Holidays
• $2,000 Scholarship

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student seeking a degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to relocate for the assignment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Understanding of specifications and drawings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to learn new skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask.

Preferred Requirements:

• Baseline construction knowledge from relevant experience or completion of a second-year construction management/engineering curriculum.
• Basic knowledge of BlueBeam, AutoCAD, and/or OnScreen Takeoff.