Associate Project Engineer Internship

June 17, 2025

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Job Description

About Company:

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor providing quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. They emphasize employee development, diversity, safety, and inclusiveness.

Job Description:

Performance Contracting is offering a paid summer internship for motivated college students pursuing Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a comparable degree. The internship aims to provide interns with a comprehensive insight into the specialty construction industry through mentorship and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities: Interns will be paired with a mentor and follow the Performance Contracting Intern Activities Checklist to expose them to various disciplines within the branch.
• 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
Interns are expected to submit Weekly Project Recaps detailing their activities, collaborations, and key takeaways.
Compensation: Hourly wage of $25/hour, relocation reimbursement, and corporate housing options.
Benefits:
• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid Holidays
• $2,000 Scholarship
• Medical and prescription drug insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
Upon completion, interns receive an evaluation considered for future employment.