About the position
Interested in kickstarting your career in Project Management & Estimating in the Electrical Industry? Join Egan's Electrical Construction team this summer as an Assistant Project Manager/Estimator Intern and gain hands-on experience working with a wide array of Electrical Projects. In our summer internship program, youll work alongside professionals in the industry while also engaging in events just for interns, including a jobsite ride along, Insights Discovery Workshop, mentorship opportunities, and more! Our internship program lasts 12-weeks, with flexible start and end dates to meet the needs of your school and extracurricular schedule. If you're excited to learn, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to the success of impactful projects, we'd be thrilled to have you join our team this summer!
Responsibilities
• Assist senior staff by observing, learning, and doing the following:
• Manage projects from start to finish
• Set up projects to meet or exceed budgetary and timing goals.
• Order equipment and materials.
• Attend job site meetings.
• Manage people in various trades on the job sites.
• Prepare billings in Great Plains.
• Estimate jobs.
• Close out job with maximum profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and foster long-term relationships with customers through quality performance of work.
• Collaborate with the project team to plan, set up, and manage construction projects.
• Navigate and use Egans project management systems and processes, including Milestone Based Delivery (MBD).
• Promote a positive safety culture by following Egans safety policies.
• Participate in construction document analysis to develop clear and consistent interpretations.
• Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures; assist with change orders, project billings, and change request pricing.
• Process day-to-day administrative items (i.e. supply requisitions, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, take-offs, etc.) as directed.
• Build strong internal partnerships; work collaboratively with other Egan groups to support Egans Mission, Vision and Values.
• Use basic understanding of financials and reporting to support a PM in related responsibilities.
• Actively participate in Egans Summer Internship Program and activities.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as requested/needed.
• Visit jobsites and customer sites regularly.
Requirements
• Currently pursuing a two or four year degree in Construction Management, Electrical Construction, Electrical Design or related field.
• 0-2 years of construction and/or general business experience.
• Travel to jobsites and client sites may be required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.
• Anticipates and adjusts to changing priorities and methods.
• Willingness to learn new ideas and concepts; takes on new tasks and challenges.
• Excellent MS Office and Google Suite skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems.
• Performance of duties will be in the office, at customer sites, and job sites as needed.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Benefits
• Well-being: youre offered comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family
• Professional Development: we support your learning and career growth by offering regular learning and development opportunities both on the job and as part of the summer internship program.
• Community Involvement: our Beyond the Jobsite program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST): accrue paid leave that can be used for certain reasons related to sickness and safety
• This internship provides a valuable learning experience and the opportunity to gain practical skills and experience.
• Please note that this is a temporary position and does not include company-sponsored benefits, like health insurance.