Project Engineer Intern

Assist the Project Engineer in preparing complete, accurate and timely material status reports for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications. Assist in procuring materials and equipment on the project. Be of assistance to the Project Manager by helping to prepare all necessary back up relating to additional work. Support the Project Engineer with the timely completion of all required project close-out documents per contract. This position will also help support the estimating department

ESTIMATING DEPARTMENT:

Assist and support our estimating department with bid preparation and related duties. Responsible for Assisting Project Estimator on competitive and negotiated estimates, reviewing specs and contract documents; coordinating pricing from vendors; and assisting other Estimators as needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow DBC policies and procedures as outlined in the employee manual
• Assist the Project Engineer with the timely coordination of the submittal process (securing, reviewing, and distributing)
• Help coordinate all aspects of the project close out process and obtain a certificate of substantial completion from owner or architect
• Assist in securing back-up for all quotes, extra’s and bulletins
• Ensure material deliveries to maintain project schedule
• Delivery of bids to Client and/or Architect.
• Soliciting subcontractors and vendors to bid projects.
• Distribute prints and specifications to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend site visits and Pre-Bid Meetings for Project Estimator as required.
• Distribute addendum’s to subcontractors and vendors as required.
• Assist Project Estimator in performing self-perform quantity takeoffs.
• Delivery and/or pickup of drawings and specifications.
• Assist Project Estimator on Bid Day reviewing subcontractor’s and vendor’s scopes of work submitted and obtaining corresponding quotes.
• Estimate smaller projects as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in a Construction Management program, or similar major.
• Competent knowledge of basic phases of construction projects.
• Satisfactory knowledge of mathematics functions (geometry, basic algebra).
• Competent computer skills (Excel, Bluebeam, and Timberline).
• Satisfactory ability to schedule your own time effectively to accomplish tasks.
• Satisfactory ability to develop and maintain project schedules and project budgets and to identify changes and discrepancies.
• Competent ability to present information in a clear and understandable manner in both written and verbal form.
• Satisfactory ability to work with others in a team environment, exercising effective interpersonal skills.
• Satisfactory ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Competent ability to perform all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, clients, subcontractors and other third parties.
• Ability to comply with all company policies, practices, and standards of performance.
• Satisfactory attendance.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude consistent with company values and culture
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills