About the role#
The Christman Company is hiring Assistant Project Engineer Interns for a full-time, paid internship during Summer 2027. This role provides hands-on experience in the construction industry, allowing you to support project teams during planning or construction phases. You will work on-site in Knoxville, Tennessee.
What you'll do#
- Provide administrative and technical support to the project team.
- Manage document control, including RFIs, submittals, cost tracking, and schedule updates.
- Summarize key discussions and decisions from project, owner, and subcontractor meetings.
- Review specification books to ensure project quality and compliance.
- Assist the Project Manager with inspection logs, scheduling, and ensuring site readiness.
- Update contract drawings to reflect approved changes and manage trade contractor documents.
- Help Superintendents with daily reports and maintain progress and quality photos.
- Maintain safety awareness, observe site practices, and report concerns to project leadership.
- Support the logistics for safety initiatives defined in the site-specific safety plan.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student in a bachelor degree program for civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug and background screening.
- Preference for sophomore, junior, or senior students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Preference for candidates with prior commercial construction experience.
- Preference for active participation or leadership in student organizations or professional associations.
Location & details#
- Location: Knoxville, TN.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
About The Christman Company
The Christman Company provides construction management and general contracting services. Founded in 1894, the firm operates out of Lansing, Michigan. It maintains 8 offices across the country to serve clients in sectors such as healthcare, government, education, and industrial power. The company employs 622 people.
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