As a Project Engineer Co-op at SteelFab, you will be introduced to several different aspects of the construction industry while working alongside our Project Management and Estimating teams on various projects. Candidates are expected to complete 3 rotations as a Project Engineer Co-op, beginning Spring 2024. You will build on your experiences and skills throughout the co-op rotations by taking on relevant responsibilities, including, but not limited to:
First Rotation: Estimating
- Working with the Estimating department to solicit subcontractor pricing on new estimates
- Performing scope reviews of subcontractor bids and ensure conformance with the project requirements
- Performing material and labor take-offs using company software
- Preparing pricing recaps for review by Senior Estimator and VP of Preconstruction
- Following up with Customers on bids that have been submitted
- Issue requests for information (RFI’s) to clients
- Jobsite visits to current, local projects
- Fabrication shop visit to gain an understanding of the complexity and real-life size of drawings
Second Rotation: Project Management
- Maintain shipping and project schedules
- Writing purchase orders and subcontracts to vendors
- Preparing and issuing change order request pricing
- Reviewing design drawing revisions for scope changes
- Jobsite visits where you will establish relationships with clients and vendors
- Construction drawing/modeling coordination and submittal review
- Work with onsite subcontractors to identify and resolve field issues
- Material procurement and production tracking
- Perform other duties as requested by management
Third Rotation: Estimating or Project Management
- Work area will be determined based on the Co-ops performance/preference. The business needs of SteelFab at this time will be taken into consideration.
- Energetic and enthusiastic approach to problem solving and customer satisfaction
- Ability to multitask
- Willingness and eagerness to learn
- Aptitude to read and comprehend construction documents
- Willingness to put team success over individual success
- Seek to be fair and do the right thing (apply the golden rule consistently)
- Reliability and dependability
- Display excitement for the work and ambitious goal we have with our partners
Co-op Locations:
- Atlanta, GA
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Charleston, SC
- Dallas, TX
- Project Engineer Co-op
- Project Engineer
- Assistant Project Manager or Estimator
- Project Manager (if previously Assistant Project Manager)
- Senior Project Manager or Senior Estimator
Minimum Education Level: Sophomore
Major: Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields
Required: High level competency in PDF’s, Microsoft Project, Excel and Word, common computer skills. Valid driver’s license
Preferred: Some experience in the construction or engineering industry through work, internships, or part-time employment