Project Engineer Intern - Bismarck, ND

Description

• Interact and understand the relationships between various parties of a construction contract including owners, architects, project managers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Develop an understanding of the responsibilities of a Project Manager or Superintendent
• Enhance field experience on construction job sites
• Assists in jobsite Quality Assurance and engagement of KA’s Quality Assurance Team to assist in quality related issues.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and to support adjustments to work schedules.
• 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.
• Run project specific errands for the on-site superintendent staff as needed.
• Assist in providing guidance to subcontractors in solving problems associated with projects.
• Site Safety walks and to assure all personnel are familiar with and adhere to safety regulations.
• Ensures safety-related documentation is complete, detailed, and accurate; this includes site safety audits, toolbox talks, and jobsite orientations.
• Advises Superintendent of any issues associated with project.
• Assists with production schedules and worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Assist in ensuring procured tools and materials be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• 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.
• Participate in the team approach to estimating, bidding, and construction of a project

Requirements

• Proficiency in standard business computer programs and other job-relevant software
• Demonstrate the ability to assemble and prepare detailed technical documents common to the construction industry
• Minimum of 1 year education from an accredited college, or university
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and provide leadership for project coordination
• Achieve proficiency in understanding and interpreting plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and other construction documents and schedules
• Possess excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills

Benefits

• Sick & Safe Time
• Health insurance eligibility as required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
• KA University Training and Development
• Gain exposure to construction methods and terminology both in the field and in the office
• Free Parking or Metropass (Minneapolis)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance