About the role#
Align Builders is hiring a Project Engineer Intern to learn the General Contractor role. You will work alongside a Project Manager and Superintendent who are invested in your development. This is a full-time, on-site position for someone early in their construction career. You will contribute to projects in healthcare, life science, and higher education.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in executing complex projects.
- Prepare RFIs and log them on construction drawings.
- Build and maintain the submittal registry and procurement log.
- Support the submittal review process.
- Pass critical information to the field and trade partners.
- Learn to read and interpret plans, specifications, and code.
- Support the Superintendent in confirming work complies with the design.
- Support the Superintendent with site logistics.
- Support the Project Manager with cost management, reporting, and subcontractor change orders.
- Prepare for weekly OAC, trade, and pre-install meetings.
- Keep project logs, monthly progress reports, and Procore documents current.
- Support the closeout process.
- Communicate project status with stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- 0 to 1 years of experience.
- Internship, co-op, or other hands-on construction exposure is a plus.
- Interest in commercial construction.
- Working skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Project is a plus.
- Willingness to complete OSHA 30 and site-specific safety training.
- Interpersonal skills to engage clients, team members, and trade partners.
- Team player with strong personal values.
- Humble, hungry, and sharp.
- Accountable and disciplined in managing multiple tasks.
- Positive and professional under pressure.
- Able to follow organizational process.
- Clear communicator in writing and in person.
Location & details#
- Location: California, United States.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Align Builders
Align Builders is a technical construction firm founded in 2014. The company operates in Southern California with offices in Carlsbad and Irvine. It focuses on projects within the healthcare, science and technology, and higher education sectors. The organization employs 92 people and maintains a privately held structure.
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