Project Engineer Intern

Description

McGuire and Hester is a construction company that provides complete site work services: pipelines, underground utilities, grading, paving, concrete, landscape and mechanical. In addition to traditional project delivery methods, we partner on design build and alternative delivery project methods. McGuire and Hester has played an integral role in the construction of many of Northern California’s most recognizable landmarks and infrastructure projects. Our storied past spans more than 100 years. Our mission statement is, “Together We Build Things Right,” which encompasses our business philosophy, values, and culture. We foster a team environment focused on the greater good, resulting in a fantastic workplace that positively impacts our business partners and communities we live in.

Job Summary

Our internship program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive, well-rounded understanding of the construction project lifestyle. Based on the Company’s need, individual experience and skill set, the Project Engineer Intern could be assigned to work in our estimating department and/or in field operation department. If assigned to estimating you will gain valuable experience in assisting the estimators by gathering prices, performing quantity take-offs and delivering bids. If assigned to operations, you will work directly with onsite project management staff. This could include assisting in sending and documenting RFIs, quantity tracking, attending project meetings, ordering and procuring project materials, documenting extra work, etc.

Reports to

Takeoff Manager or Area Manager

Key Communication Partners

Take off Manager, Estimators, Estimating Administrator, Area Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, Project Managers and Mentor.

Typical Duties

Project Engineer-Estimating

• Learn about and review project plans, specifications and related documents.
• Attends pre-bid meetings and job site visits, taking notes and sharing relevant information with the estimator.
• Support Senior Estimators by helping with quantity take-offs and basic calculations.
• Review bid documents and assist in gathering the necessary information for accurate take-offs.
• Work with the estimator to schedule meetings before take-offs to ensure everything is prepared correctly.
• Help collect and maintain subcontractor and material quotes as needed.
• Assist in organizing and reviewing quotes and bid documents during the bidding process.
• Support the transition of project information from estimating to operations on awarded projects.
• Help with quantity take-offs for ongoing projects when needed.
• Ensure deadlines are met for various tasks and projects.
• Assist the estimator in preparing and submitting bid documents in a timely manner.

Project Engineer- Field

• Visit job sites to compare actual construction progress with the original estimate and assist the project manager with addressing any issues that arise.
• Attend planning meetings with projects engineers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, and area managers to review plans and estimates.
• Prepare and track Requests for Information (RFIs) as directed.
• Support project management tasks such as reviewing submittals invoices and change orders.
• Help manage project materials and purchases, ensuring they align with the project schedule and budget.
• Learn about and participate in construction planning, design, and problem- solving efforts on projects.
• Assist in maintaining project administrative documents, including submittals, billings and daily reports.
• Help track material deliveries and review subcontractor/vendor invoices.
• Apply cost-coding to timesheets and assist with tracking project expenses.
• Measure and document quantities of work completed each day.
• Attend safety meetings and support in recognizing and supporting positive safety habits and practices on the job site.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and compliant job site.
• Observe and report any potential safety hazards and help ensure workers’ safety by working with the team to address these issues.
• Report any job site incidents or accidents and assist with follow- up actions.
• Support the project team in resolving any issues or challenges that come up during the project.
• Participate in post-project reviews to discuss lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience: Enrolled in college for a degree in construction management, landscape, architecture, or civil engineering or in a related field of study

Language Skills: must be able to read and write in English; bilingual in Spanish helpful but not required

Mathematical Skills: basic business math; some geometry, algebra, and physics necessary for calculating volume, area, and tonnage.

Planning and Organizing: this position requires self-motivation, planning, organizing and time management skills.

Reasoning Ability: have problem solving, analytical skills, and reading comprehension

Computer Skills: Experience Google Suite and Microsoft Office

Interpersonal Skills: the ability to interface and collaborate with a variety of people

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration: valid CA driver’s license and a clean driving record

Compensation:

$26.50-$30.50/hr