Project Engineer Intern

Vaughn Construction InternshipVaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high quality, enduring facilities. We employ over 1,100 people, including 450+ professionals and 350+ craft workers, in nine offices across the state. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work. Our project teams are committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn's leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence.Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life-changing opportunities.QualificationsAbility to work approximately 30 hours per week for the duration of the internshipAbility to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsDemonstrate self-motivation, maturity, management know-how, leadership, and interpersonal skillsAbility to communicate well both verbally and in writing, present well as a personA basic understanding of accounting and cost control proceduresTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Project Management software, Spreadsheet software, and a familiarity with Microsoft office suite of programsPerformance of the required duties may require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under constructionSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusPerforming this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlResponsibilitiesThe Intern position will/may maintain contact on the working level with subcontractor's Foremen; assists in carrying out a variety of basic field duties at the job site related to the general construction of non-residential buildings, stadiums, and parking structures by personally performing the following dutiesIn the performance of these functions, the Intern is responsible for the protection and promotion of the interests of Vaughn Construction Company in all mattersReports to: Varies per assignmentAssist in maintaining blueprints and field booksAssist in preparing daily construction reportsAssist in preparation of a contract items listEnsure that materials and equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet the construction schedulePrepare estimates for the changes in the works from subcontractorsCheck work as it is being placed to be sure it is accurate within accepted toleranceStudy contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination of built-in-itemsPerform various responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent, Project Engineer, Project Superintendent such as overseeing certain subcontractor work activities to insure timely and accurate performance of subcontractor work; performing certain subcontractor supervision duties; or performing certain engineering dutiesAssist in the preparation of final records for the projectMaintain EEO compliancesPerform other duties as assignedAbility to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsShows initiative to perform duties beyond assignment-specific dutiesWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shockWhy You'll Love It Here?Technically challenging projectsHands-on training and goal-based career advancementPromotion from withinFamily atmosphereStabilityCareer OpportunitiesProject EngineerAssistant SuperintendentQuality Control InspectorSafety ProfessionalEstimatorBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) Coordinator