Project Engineer Intern

Based in Madison

Purpose and Scope

In accordance with Vogel Bros. Building Co.’s beliefs / values / mission / vision, the Project Intern is an integral member of the Vogel Bros. Building Co. Operations Team and offers support to the Project Managers, Project Engineers and Superintendents on a daily basis. This is an educational position, intended to provide hands-on experience in the construction industry, including field operations, scheduling, cost accounting, meeting management and general project leadership.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. The essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Carry out weekly job site visits to: Observe and assist the Project Superintendent; Update and maintain field drawings; Attend and maintain meeting minutes for team, progress and pre-installation meetings; Take photos and assemble monthly report information
• Perform administrative tasks, including filing, maintaining shop drawings, updating as-built drawings, and assisting with weekly and monthly reporting requirements
• Process, review and expedite shop drawings and submittals, and maintain logs accordingly
• Assist with creating and maintaining job schedules, including job tracking graphs / progress reports and short interval schedules, to measure job progress and help meet project goals
• Help with the bidding and buyout process, including reviewing project plans, specifications and technical documents, performing material quantity take-offs, and procuring buyout of small project supplies
• Communicate with both internal and external customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams to coordinate project tasks and obtain project information, such as pricing for bids or construction bulletins
• Initiate, track and process project changes, such as Requests for Information (RFI’s), Construction Bulletins (CB’s), and subsequent cost changes
• Assist with Quality Control measures, including review of concrete test reports, building details, maturity testing, etc.