Associate Project Engineer Internship

June 17, 2025

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Job Description

Company Overview

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. They are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness.

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking motivated college students for their summer internship program. The internship is designed to provide comprehensive insight into the specialty construction industry through mentorship and hands-on activities, enabling interns to gain real-world experience and develop a solid foundation in construction management.

Interns will be paired with a mentor and follow the “Performance Contracting Intern Activities Checklist,” exposing them to various disciplines within the branch’s business. Interns will submit “Weekly Project Recaps” detailing their activities, collaborations, and key takeaways.

Examples of tasks include:

• Learn how to write detailed proposals
• Prepare bid analysis and review
• Understand and demonstrate project scheduling
• Attend pre-bid walk-throughs
• Learn the management process of project labor control, material handling and job-cost analysis
• Learn how to effectively manage subcontractors, materials and equipment
• Work directly with owners, construction managers, architects, engineers and contractors
• Assist in preparation of quantity take-offs
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation and correspondence
• Understand preparation a financial job cost analysis
• Learn the administration of the corporate safety program to ensure job site safety
• Understand specialized equipment utilization
• Track and cost value material handling

Performance Contracting provides an hourly wage of $25/hour, relocation reimbursement, and corporate housing options. Interns will receive an evaluation upon completion of the internship, which will be considered for future employment opportunities.