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

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers limited benefit eligibility to interns working full time (30+ hours) including:

• Health insurance eligibility as required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

• Sick & Safe Time

• KA University Training and Development

• Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis

• Free Parking or Metropass (Minneapolis)

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