Project Engineering Intern

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

SESCO Cement is a subsidiary of an international, diversified group of companies with revenues of $2.3 billion and is a distributor of building materials. With a growing footprint of satellite locations and distribution partners across the U.S., they continue to expand their reach and realize their vision of bringing construction to an era of brighter possibilities, with a focus on providing customers with superior products to help them build and manufacture high-quality merchandise. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture of community where anyone can reach their highest potential.

Job Summary :

As a Project Engineer Intern you bring your commitment to excellence and unwavering work ethic. You will provide and learn administrative and technical services in the fields of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. Along with job site project managers and superintendents, you will have responsibilities in overall project oversight. The ideal candidate will communicate with respect, interact with integrity, be coachable and open to mentorship, and have fun while growing professionally (i.e. work hard / play hard). This is a tight-knit team that depends on each other’s passion and skills to obtain results that are above average. If you enjoy being challenged, are curious by nature, and are willing to be exposed to all components of building a state-of-the-art import facility then this job might be a good fit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This role will be heavily active in the field during the construction phase of a project, coordinating with subcontractors and crews, verifying quality of work, answering engineering questions and / or resolving issues that may pop up in real time.
• Assist in development of project plan as requested. Specifically, provide support to Project Manager(s) through helping to develop business cases by gathering requirements, building investment decision models, etc.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and forward submittals. Confirm submittal complies with plans / specs.
• Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule.
• Administer subcontracts as assigned.
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in the coordination of drawings.
• Draft change orders. Solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers. Perform scope take-off and estimate costs.
• Aid in close out of project; includes assembling manuals and other warranties for turnover to owner and preparation final payment documents for subcontractors.
• Act as the point person for document management applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Sesco Cement is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

Sesco Cement is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, email Human Resources at hr@sescocement.com