Associate Project Engineer Co-op 2025

$45,760 - $45,760/Yr

Performance Contracting, Inc. (Pci) - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Intern

Cincinnati, OH

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Performance Contracting is seeking motivated college students for a co-op program aimed at providing essential tools and resources for gaining insight into the specialty construction industry. Interns will receive mentorship and engage in hands-on activities to develop a solid foundation in construction management.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to write detailed proposals
• Prepare bid analysis and review
• Understand and demonstrate project scheduling
• Attend pre-bid walk-throughs
• Learn the management process of project labor control, material handling and job-cost analysis
• Learn how to effectively manage subcontractors, materials and equipment
• Work directly with owners, construction managers, architects, engineers and contractors
• Assist in preparation of quantity take-offs
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation and correspondence
• Understand preparation of a financial job cost analysis
• Learn the administration of the corporate safety program to ensure job site safety
• Understand specialized equipment utilization
• Track and cost value material handling

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student seeking a Construction Management, Construction Engineering or comparable degree
• Must have reliable source of transportation
• Must be willing to relocate for the assignment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A clear understanding of how to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught
• Customer service skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated baseline construction knowledge acquired through relevant work experience or completion of a second-year construction management/engineering curriculum
• Basic knowledge of BlueBeam, AutoCAD and/or OnScreen Takeoff is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid Holidays
• $2,000 Scholarship
• Medical and prescription drug insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Employee assistance program (EAP)