Assistant Project Engineer (Summer Intern)

W.E. O'Neil Construction Company • Internship • Chicago, IL, US • 1m ago

Department: Internship

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Chicago, IL

Description

The primary function of the Assistant Project Engineer is to assist the project team with some of the administrative and engineering functions associated with a particular construction project.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Skills

Assist with job office set up
Assist the project team with the initial set up of CMiC, i.e. Submittal Log Registry
Prepare and maintain Submittal Logs
Assist the project team with the initial set up of PlanGrid to organize the contract documents for the teams use
Assist the project team with managing progress photo documentation via utilizing PlanGrid
Assist in entering RFI’s in CMiC and the distribution to appropriate project team members
Prepare and maintain RFI Logs in CMiC
Assist in posting RFI’s to Contract Documents and maintaining the accuracy of the projects as-builts
Assist with updating the Material Procurement Log and assist with expediting the procurement of all materials / equipment
Work with the projects PE(s), SPE(s) and APM(s) to compile contract close out documents (O&M manuals, As-Builts, etc.)
Attend project meetings and assist in the preparation / distribution of meeting minutes
Assist in the creation and organization of all closeout binders
Assist the project team with meeting minutes as needed

Management Skills

Assist with the procurement of close out submittals
Assist in the preparation and distribution of punch lists and weekly maintenance in PlanGrid
Assist the Superintendent(s) with the maintenance of schedules
Assist in the procurement of all front-end Submittals
Assist in the Material Procurement process. Follow up with Subcontractors and Material Suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries to the site

Ideal Attributes

Personal Skills

Effective written and verbal language communication skills
Takes initiative, strives for increased responsibility and has a desire to learn
Shows emotional maturity, punctuality and dependability
Shows the desire and willingness to progress to the Project Engineer role and responsibilities

Interpersonal Skills

Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all (client, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, inspectors, and subcontractors)
Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values

Qualifications

This is an entry-level position designed for undergraduate students and current employees who desire to grow into a management role (project management, superintending, scheduling, safety, etc.)
Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Basic understanding of scheduling and CMiC applications
Effective oral and written communication skills
Understanding of the basic construction administration processes, including construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals and material procurement

Benefits

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Project Manager or other assigned supervisors(s)

Physical Demands

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to use construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction, when visiting a WEO job site. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear and stand throughout the workday.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in one of WEO’s California regional offices and on occasion may be required to visit the construction work site where the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

These are considered the core responsibilities of the position. Employees are encouraged to reach beyond their current responsibilities in an effort to foster professional growth, but only as they are able to remain accountable for their core responsibilities.

Equal Employment

W.E. O’Neil is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

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