Project Engineer Intern (SoCal)

Entry-Level Position Available (Summer 2027)

Title:Project Engineer Intern

Reports to:Project Manager/Project Engineer

Summary of Position:As a key team member the Project Engineer Intern is responsible for working with their Project Team(s) to plan and coordinate the successful execution of required project documentation as well as assist the Project Manager and Project Engineer to ensure that the quality safety schedule and cost expectations of the project are achieved. The Project Engineer Intern will work with Architects Consultants Subcontractors Clients and Inspectors to resolve issues in a timely manner for all stakeholders.

Typical Duties:

Project Preparation and Set-up

Review project drawings and specifications to learn all aspects of the project

Create Submittal Register from project specifications and drawings

Collaborate with the Project Manager and Superintendent to conduct a review of project SWPPP requirements permitting needs and site logistics

Collaborate with the Project Team to prepare and distribute bid packages and maintain continual communication with potential bidders

Coordinate and prepare Agenda including reference documents for Subcontractor Pre-Bid Meetings

Coordinate with the Project Team to order and post-construction documents

Create Visitor Sign-In and Safety Orientation QR codes and coordinate with the Superintendent & Safety Team to complete the Site Safety Binder

Project Construction

Coordinate with the Project Team to ensure receipt of executed Subcontract Agreements required Certificates of Insurance Payment & Performance Bonds Certified Payroll and Safety documentation as needed

Coordinate with Project Team to ensure the distribution of required project information such as pre-lien information project directories etc.

Assist the Project Team to process and distribute Potential Change Items Subcontract Change Orders and Owner Change Orders as requested

Review and process Requests for Information (RFIs) against Construction Documents

Conduct a thorough review of all incoming Subcontractor submittals against the Construction Documents. Work with Subcontractors if corrections are needed and process

Coordinate with Project Team to create and compile various reports and information as needed for project meetings

Take meeting minutes and distribute as required

Take regular progress photos and archive electronically

Work with Project Team to ensure appropriate archiving of project records

Maintain as-built record drawings and update with applicable RFI/ASI/IBs issued by the Architect

Walk the site regularly and work with our project Superintendent to familiarize yourself with the coordination and progress of the trades

Provide on-site support for Subcontractors Architect and Inspectors as needed

Greet and assist all visitors to the site to ensure Blach visitor and safety policies are met

Perform related work as assigned by the Project Team

Project Close-Out

Create close-out register from project specifications & drawings

Coordinate with Project Team to complete the close-out of projects by collecting all required documents in preparation of Owner turnover

File appropriate documentation to complete project close-out with DSA & SWPPP as required

Skills/Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in-progress

Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word Excel PowerPoint Office)

Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills

Extreme attention to detail highly organized

Proactive takes initiative on all projects possesses a willingness to learn and develop in their professional career

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem solver solutions-oriented creative

Location:Southern California (Orange County or Greater Los Angeles Area)

Position Status:Summer intern regular business hours (40 hours a week) non-exempt

Compensation:Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package including a highly competitive base salary an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service) holidays and sick leave. Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage 401(k) plan with company match profit-sharing long-term disability insurance cash bonuses based on performance professional development education assistance credit union membership annual wellness stipend professional affiliations and many other benefits. The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members and invests a tremendous amount in their growth and development.

About Blach Construction:Named as the #1 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area in 2019 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times and one of the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the United States in 2013 and 2016 Blach Construction is a financially stable award-winning mid-sized general building contractor and construction manager headquartered in San Jose with operations throughout the greater Bay Area and Los Angeles region.

Blach offers an outstanding benefits package which you can read about on the company website as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are encouraged and supported. For more information check out the companys website at.

Contact:If you fit the above description and are looking for an exciting place to kickstart a fulfilling and challenging career email your resume with a cover letter to Blachs Recruiting Coordinator Jill Badal at .

Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Junior IC