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Kraus-Anderson Project Engineer Intern in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Project Engineer Internship
Kraus-Anderson Construction Company’s Project Engineer Internship program offers ambitious college students the opportunity to put their knowledge and skills to work in the real world of commercial construction. The Project Engineer Internship provides students interested in pursuing a career track in either a Project Manager or Superintendent an opportunity to learn the role.
Consideration for full-time employment is contingent on: the completion of the program, the quality of work produced, and the amount of interest displayed by the intern.
The Project Engineer mentor will provide direction, support and encourage Interns to develop an understanding of the responsibilities associated with the internship assignment. The Project Engineer Intern will be exposed to the following duties as well as accomplish the following goals:
Summary: Exposure and experience to the process in which KA delivers construction projects.
Universal Goals and Duties:
Develop an understanding of the responsibilities of a Project Manager or Superintendent
Gain exposure to construction methods and terminology both in the field and in the office
Assist in providing guidance to subcontractors in solving problems associated with projects.
Assists with production schedules and worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
Confers with subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction.
Conducts regular project reviews and maintain records of project progress.
Ensures safety-related documentation is complete, detailed, and accurate; this includes site safety audits, toolbox talks, and jobsite orientations.
Assists in jobsite Quality Assurance and engagement of KA’s Quality Assurance Team to assist in quality related issues.
Project Manager:
Participate in the team approach to estimating, bidding, and construction of a project
Interact and understand the relationships between various parties of a construction contract including owners, architects, project managers, subcontractors and suppliers
Achieve proficiency in understanding and interpreting plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and other construction documents and schedules
Enhance field experience on construction job sites
Demonstrate the ability to assemble and prepare detailed technical documents common to the construction industry
Superintendent:
Studies specifications and drawings so as to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of the project.
Assist in ensuring procured tools and materials be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and to support adjustments to work schedules.
Advises Superintendent of any issues associated with project.
Site Safety walks and to assure all personnel are familiar with and adhere to safety regulations.
Run project specific errands for the on-site superintendent staff as needed.
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
Minimum of 1 year education from an accredited college, or university
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in standard business computer programs and other job-relevant software
Possess excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills
Ability to work efficiently and provide leadership for project coordination