Associate Project Engineer Internship

Job Description

About the Company:

Performance Contracting Group (PCG) is a national employee-owned specialty contractor offering services and products to commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. They focus on employee development and a culture of safety and inclusiveness.

Job Description:

Performance Contracting is offering a summer internship program for motivated college students pursuing degrees in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or similar fields. The internship aims to provide comprehensive insight into the specialty construction industry through mentorship and hands-on activities.

Key Internship Features:

• Mentorship: Each intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor within their assigned branch.
• Structured Activities: Interns will follow the “Performance Contracting Intern Activities Checklist,” exposing them to various disciplines within the branch’s business.
• Weekly Project Recaps: Interns will submit detailed recaps of their activities, collaborations, and key takeaways.

Examples of Tasks on the Intern Activities Checklist:

• 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

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly wage: $25 an hour
• Relocation reimbursement
• Corporate housing option
• Evaluation upon completion for future employment opportunities
• $2,000 Scholarship
• Paid Holidays

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student seeking a Construction Management, Construction Engineering or comparable degree
• Must have reliable source of transportation
• Must be willing to relocate for the assignment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A clear understanding of how to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught
• Customer service skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated baseline construction knowledge acquired through relevant work experience or completion of a second-year construction management/engineering curriculum
• Basic knowledge of BlueBeam, AutoCAD and/or OnScreen Takeoff is a plus