Project Engineer Intern

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Core Purpose: Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values:

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair
• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises
• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all
• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions  

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape. 

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Summary:

Kraus-Anderson Construction Company’s Project Engineer Internship program offers ambitious college students the opportunity to put their knowledge and skills to work in the real world of commercial construction. The Project Engineer Internship provides students interested in pursuing a career track in either a Project Manager or Superintendent an opportunity to learn the role.  

Consideration for full-time employment is contingent on: the completion of the program, the quality of work produced, and the amount of interest displayed by the intern. 

The Project Engineer mentor will provide direction, support and encourage Interns to develop an understanding of the responsibilities associated with the internship assignment. The Project Engineer Intern will be exposed to the following duties as well as accomplish the following goals:

Exposure and experience to the process in which KA delivers construction projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develop an understanding of the responsibilities of a Project Manager or Superintendent
• Gain exposure to construction methods and terminology both in the field and in the office
• Assist in providing guidance to subcontractors in solving problems associated with projects.
• Assists with production schedules and worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Confers with subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction.
• Conducts regular project reviews and maintain records of project progress.
• Ensures safety-related documentation is complete, detailed, and accurate; this includes site safety audits, toolbox talks, and jobsite orientations.   
• Assists in jobsite Quality Assurance and engagement of KA’s Quality Assurance Team to assist in quality related issues. 

Project Manager:

• Participate in the team approach to estimating, bidding, and construction of a project
• Interact and understand the relationships between various parties of a construction contract including owners, architects, project managers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Achieve proficiency in understanding and interpreting plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and other construction documents and schedules
• Enhance field experience on construction job sites
• Demonstrate the ability to assemble and prepare detailed technical documents common to the construction industry

Superintendent:

• Studies specifications and drawings so as to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of the project.
• Assist in ensuring procured tools and materials be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and to support adjustments to work schedules.
• Advises Superintendent of any issues associated with project.
• Site Safety walks and to assure all personnel are familiar with and adhere to safety regulations. 
• Run project specific errands for the on-site superintendent staff as needed.  

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year education from an accredited college, or university
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in standard business computer programs and other job-relevant software
• Possess excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills  
• Ability to work efficiently and provide leadership for project coordination 

Salary Range: $19.00 to $24.00 hourly

While the range listed represents the anticipated hiring range for this position, offers at the upper end of the range are uncommon.  Pay is based on many factors including but not limited to education, skill, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs. 

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future. 

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

• Health insurance eligibility as required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
• Sick & Safe Time
• KA University Training and Development
• Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis
• Free Parking or Metropass (Minneapolis) 

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