Assistant Project Engineer (2027 Summer Intern)
About this role
Assistant Project Engineer (2027 Summer Intern)
Department: Internship
Employment Type: Internship
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: $24.00 - $30.00 / hour
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:
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.
Company at a glance
"WE value people. WE build dreams." -- since 1925! 100% employee-owned general contractor. We build nationally, with locations in AZ, CA, CO, IL, TN, and TX.
W.E. O'Neil Construction has seen steady growth since its founding in 1925 in Chicago by the O'Neil family. Now 100% employee-owned (ESOP), we embrace people as our number one asset.
Our award-winning teams are recognized as industry leaders. Our longevity can be attributed to our excellent staff of professionals, our integrity, our commitment to customer satisfaction, and our ability to embrace technology. Our combination of the financial strength of a large national contractor and the responsiveness of a small company brings the best of both worlds to our clients.
Our experience covers virtually every commercial market sector using a broad range of project delivery methods including design-build, design assist, construction management at risk and lump sum bid.
Founded1925
Team Size501-1,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryConstruction
Location
El Segundo, California, United States
Websiteweoneil.com
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