NOVO Construction Intern

Date Posted	1/23/2025
Job Title	Project Engineer Intern
Location	Menlo Park, CA
Contact	Gianna Choun
E-MAIL	gchoun@novoconstruction.com
Contact Info	(650) 918-8442
Salary	$20.00 - $28.00 hourly based on qualifications and experience
Website	https://www.novoconstruction.com/open-positions

Job Description:

Project Engineer Intern

Position Overview:

The Project Engineer Intern is responsible for detailed scope coordination, material submittal and review, schedule coordination, and fostering communication among the owner, architect, subcontractors, and other vendors. An ideal candidate should possess a comprehensive knowledge of building trades materials and methods, with specialized expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing trades.

Reporting to the Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, and/or Project Executive, the Project Engineer Intern will be stationed at the project site, collaborating closely with the Project Superintendent, Project Manager and Project Engineer to ensure seamless project execution.

During your internship, you will be exposed to various clients, architects, and all subcontractor trades. You will receive great benefits including competitive compensation, community involvement, on-site training, and potential full-time opportunity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(Note: Additional duties may be assigned on an individual basis)

Pre-construction

Attend and coordinate project job walks
Produce quantity take-offs for multiple disciplines
Assist with pre-construction RFIs

Safety

Conduct project walks with Superintendent
Support Superintendent and Safety Director before beginning of each project and demolition
Coordinate and review site specific EH&S plans with Safety Director, Superintendent and entire construction team

Document Control

Develop, track and manage RFI, Submittal and Change Order Logs and Procurement Logs utilizing Sentinel
Generate action item lists and follow-through to completion
Coordinate and update Master Drawing Set and logs utilizing Fieldwire
Distribute project drawings, addenda, design changes, RFIs, submittals and documentation to extended team
Monitor and log 3rd party testing, project access and logistics plans
Complete OpenSpace job walk captures multiple times a week
Complete and distribute weekly job site progress report

Meetings

Attend and contribute in weekly Owner, Architect and Contractor meetings
Participate in weekly Subcontractor Meeting with Project Superintendent
Attend weekly internal team meetings
Attend coordination meetings with Architects, Engineers and multiple subcontractor trades

Technical Ability

Review subcontractor and vendor drawings and submittals for adherence to plans and specifications
Interface with Architect and Engineers to efficiently resolve technical issues and convey information to field and entire team
Demonstrate basic understanding of construction drawings, details and terminology

Skills and Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
A minimum of 1 commercial construction internship preferred
Flexible with ability to manage multiple tasks/projects concurrently
Resourceful, with respect to problem identification and resolution
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to operate in a fast-paced working environment with minimal direction from Senior Management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (or similar project management software, Scheduling software (MS Project and/or Primavera), accounting systems and software, and estimating software

Compensation and Benefits