McGuire and Hester · 1 month ago
Project Engineer Intern
Bay Area, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $30.50/hrMcGuire and Hester is a construction company that provides complete site work services. The Project Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience in either the estimating department or field operations, assisting with tasks such as quantity take-offs, project documentation, and site management activities.
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Responsibilities
Learn about and review project plans, specifications and related documents
Attends pre-bid meetings and job site visits, taking notes and sharing relevant information with the estimator
Support Senior Estimators by helping with quantity take-offs and basic calculations
Review bid documents and assist in gathering the necessary information for accurate take-offs
Work with the estimator to schedule meetings before take-offs to ensure everything is prepared correctly
Help collect and maintain subcontractor and material quotes as needed
Assist in organizing and reviewing quotes and bid documents during the bidding process
Support the transition of project information from estimating to operations on awarded projects
Help with quantity take-offs for ongoing projects when needed
Ensure deadlines are met for various tasks and projects
Assist the estimator in preparing and submitting bid documents in a timely manner
Visit job sites to compare actual construction progress with the original estimate and assist the project manager with addressing any issues that arise
Attend planning meetings with projects engineers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, and area managers to review plans and estimates
Prepare and track Requests for Information (RFIs) as directed
Support project management tasks such as reviewing submittals invoices and change orders
Help manage project materials and purchases, ensuring they align with the project schedule and budget
Learn about and participate in construction planning, design, and problem-solving efforts on projects
Assist in maintaining project administrative documents, including submittals, billings and daily reports
Help track material deliveries and review subcontractor/vendor invoices
Apply cost-coding to timesheets and assist with tracking project expenses
Measure and document quantities of work completed each day
Attend safety meetings and support in recognizing and supporting positive safety habits and practices on the job site
Assist with maintaining a clean and compliant job site
Observe and report any potential safety hazards and help ensure workers’ safety by working with the team to address these issues
Report any job site incidents or accidents and assist with follow-up actions
Support the project team in resolving any issues or challenges that come up during the project
Participate in post-project reviews to discuss lessons learned and areas for improvement
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in college for a degree in construction management, landscape, architecture, or civil engineering or in a related field of study
Must be able to read and write in English; bilingual in Spanish helpful but not required
Basic business math; some geometry, algebra, and physics necessary for calculating volume, area, and tonnage
Self-motivation, planning, organizing and time management skills
Problem solving, analytical skills, and reading comprehension
Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
The ability to interface and collaborate with a variety of people
Valid CA driver's license and a clean driving record
Company
McGuire and Hester
McGuire and Hester is an engineering and construction services provider.
Founded in 1926
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase