Assists Project Managers and Estimators on commercial construction projects by supporting submittals, change orders, vendor quotes, documentation, scheduling, quality control, contract administration, and project closeout activities. The intern reviews specifications and shop drawings, prepares reports and manuals, coordinates with vendors and field teams, and gains experience using construction technology systems.
Position Summary
An ISEC Project Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience by assisting Project Managers and Estimators on a variety of commercial construction projects. This person will contribute to project operations, estimating, and documentation processes, and gain exposure to contract administration, vendor management, field coordination, and construction technology systems.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Operations Support
- Review project specifications for shop drawings and submittal requirements; assist in preparing QC-reviewed submittals and transmittals.
- Review returned shop drawings from general contractors or owners for compliance with scope and estimates; communicate necessary changes to the Project Manager.
- Assist in preparing release checklists, submittals, and delivery schedules for product fabrication.
- Support the Project Manager with change order requests including gathering vendor quotes, updating labor estimates, and pricing summaries.
- Prepare Operation & Maintenance manuals and guarantee documents in compliance with project specifications.
- Participate in project closeout activities including punch list generation, tracking completion, and coordination with field teams.
- Assist with weekly project documentation such as:
- Room Status Reports
- Outstanding Issues Lists (OIL)
- Weekly Staff Meeting Agendas
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program, preferably in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
ISEC, Inc. Fremont, California, USA Office
Fremont, United States
ISEC, Inc. Pleasanton, California, USA Office
Pleasanton, United States, 94566
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