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The Poole and Kent Corporation · 2 days ago

Mechanical, Project Intern

Richmond, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The Poole and Kent Corporation is one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States, focusing on a broad range of commercial and government projects. The Project Intern will assist the Project Team with coordinating project information and supporting various project management duties.

ConstructionMechanical EngineeringProcurement

Responsibilities

Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion

Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs

Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc

Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software

Verify correct drawings are distributed to field

Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required or directed by the Project Manger

Track deliveries of major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)

Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman

Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances

Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)

Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempt to maximize profit on C.O.s. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed

Assist field personnel in closeout of project

Obtain as-builts from field

Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution

Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established

Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringConstruction ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADProject Management SoftwareCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingTeamwork

Required

Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management Degree from an accredited College or University completed or in progress, OR equivalent experience

Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)

Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values

Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills

Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail

Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers

Ability to receive constructive criticism; teachable and trainable

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations