Project Engineer Internship, Construction

Position Summary:

It is the responsibility of the Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and field staff in technical tasks associated with projects. This internship can be based out of our Eugene or Grants Pass office! 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist project setup (administrative tasks, preconstruction meetings, etc.)


• Study, understand, and administer documentation changes to construction documents.


• Study, understand, and administer material, product, and equipment information, performance standards, and technical requirements to facilitate construction.


• Create and maintain CPM project schedules.


• Assist in the preparation and administration of QA/QC requirements, including submittals and shop drawings.


• Produce information required for field crews (production) to work efficiently and set benchmarks for success.


• Interpret construction documents and resolve ambiguities or missing information (i.e. RFI) so projects are free of impedance and remain highly productive.


• Research and recommend resolutions to problems, conflicts, interference, and errors in construction documents or other information.


• Prepare drawings and sketches to facilitate trade coordination, resolve conflicts, and ensure highly productive progression of field crew work.


• Assist with procurement, administration, contracting, expediting, and delivery/acceptance of materials orders.


• Assist with procurement, administration, and contracting of specialty contractors.


• Be responsible for all aspects of project information and electronic data required.


• Create meeting agendas and minutes as required by PM. Attend meetings and keep minutes.


• Perform take-off and light estimating tasks assigned by PM.


• Prepare change orders.


• Lead project closeout tasks assigned (i.e. punch list, operation & maintenance manuals, warranty compliment, final contract billing/payment applications).


• Assist PM with various project controls as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, team environment.


• Proficiency with typical industry software, such as: Procore, Primavera, Microsoft Suite


• Ability to type/key a minimum of thirty (30) words per minute.


• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move up to 45 lbs.


• Sitting (or driving) in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.


• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.


• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), i.e.: using a keyboard.


• Ability to see within normal parameters.


• Ability to hear within normal range.


• Ability to move about a construction site including, but not limited to: climbing ladders and scaffold, and walk over uneven terrain.

AUSLAND’S MISSION

To make clients prosper through development services for buildings, structures, urban places, and civil infrastructure.

AUSLAND’S VISION

To bring world class development, locally scaled for our community.

CORE VALUES

Demonstrates, through behavior, Ausland’s values of Integration, Innovation, Resourcefulness and Tenacity.