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Balfour Beatty

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Engineering
  • Raleigh

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a relevant engineering or construction program, possess strong communication and computer skills, and be able to learn quickly. Prior internship experience is a plus.
  • You will assist with budget management, safety programs, submittal processing, project scheduling, and documentation, while learning through collaboration with project engineers and attending meetings.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering program.
  • Preferred Requirements
  • Prior commercial construction internships or work experience, very helpful, but not required.
  • Able to develop new skills and knowledge quickly.
  • Participate in training, seminars, task team meetings, etc.
  • Demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, etc.
  • Strong computer skills including the ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
  • Possess good self-organizational and management skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Learn about managing the project budget by controlling expenditures, coordinating owner and subcontractor billings, identifying work not covered by subcontractor, and ensuring successful office support related to overall cost and schedule.
  • Learn about Safety and Quality Control programs and how to coordinate actions to address problems.
  • Learn about company procedures, the correspondence process and handling, etc. with the Office Manager in accordance with the Operations Manual.
  • Learn how to review and process submittal data and shop drawings.
  • Understand how to coordinate submittals, deliveries, etc. that affect the project schedule with the Superintendent.
  • Monitor/review weekly and monthly status reports and weekly subcontractor meeting minutes, change orders, etc. to understand process.
  • Understand change documents and change proposal requests for price review.
  • May go with Project Engineer to meetings with architect and owner representatives to understand information required by owner, necessary progress reports and summaries, and how action plans from owner/architect meetings address all outstanding issues related to the project.
  • Learn how changes, clarifications, directives, RFIs, etc. are updated on “as-built” plans and coordinated with company supervision and subcontractors/suppliers.
  • Learn how to maintain RFI logs and change request log.

FAQs

What is the job title for this internship?

The job title is Raleigh Project Engineer Intern.

What organization is offering this internship?

The internship is offered by Balfour Beatty US, an industry-leading provider of general contracting and construction management services.

What benefits are offered to interns?

Balfour Beatty offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, health savings accounts, a 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, vacation time, sick time, holidays, paid volunteer time, tuition assistance, and an employee referral bonus.

What are the essential functions of the Raleigh Project Engineer Intern?

Essential functions include learning about project budget management, safety and quality control programs, company procedures, reviewing submittal data and shop drawings, coordinating project schedules, monitoring status reports, understanding change documents, attending meetings with architects and owner representatives, and maintaining RFI logs and change request logs.

What are the minimum requirements for this position?

The minimum requirement is that candidates must currently be enrolled in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering program.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this internship?

Yes, preferred qualifications include prior commercial construction internships or work experience, the ability to quickly develop new skills, participation in training and meetings, knowledge of construction details, strong computer skills, and good self-organizational and management skills along with strong verbal and written communication skills.

What kind of experience is helpful for candidates applying for this internship?

Prior commercial construction internships or work experience are helpful, but not required.

What is the application process for this internship?

The specific application process is not detailed in the job description; interested candidates should visit Balfour Beatty's website or job portal for application instructions.

What is the company's stance on diversity and equal opportunity employment?

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and provides consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

Where is this internship located?

This internship is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Balfour Beatty

We are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 24,500 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.