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Balfour Beatty

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Fort Lauderdale

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a relevant engineering program, have strong computer and communication skills, and be eager to learn quickly. Prior construction experience is a plus but not required.
  • You will assist in budget management, safety programs, document handling, submittal coordination, status report monitoring, and logging changes while attending meetings with project stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering program.
  • 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 South Florida Project Engineer Intern.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering program.

Is previous experience in commercial construction required for this role?

No, prior commercial construction internships or work experience is preferred but not required.

What are the main responsibilities of a Project Engineer Intern?

Interns will learn about managing project budgets, safety and quality control, processing submittal data, coordinating schedules, and maintaining project logs.

Will interns need to attend meetings with architects and owner representatives?

Yes, interns may accompany the Project Engineer to meetings with architects and owner representatives to learn about necessary progress reports and action plans.

What skills are valuable for a South Florida Project Engineer Intern?

Strong computer skills, good self-organization, management skills, and effective verbal and written communication skills are valuable.

What kind of benefits does Balfour Beatty offer to interns?

Balfour Beatty offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation time, sick time, holidays, tuition assistance, and more.

Is this internship paid?

The job description does not specify if the internship is paid; further confirmation may be required.

Are internships available for the 2024-2025 academic year?

Yes, Balfour Beatty is seeking motivated college students for their 2024-2025 Internship program.

Does Balfour Beatty have a commitment to diversity?

Yes, Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and considers all qualified individuals for employment without regard to various protected categories.

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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.