Assistant Project Engineer - Summer 2026-1

Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman Constructors

Get out of the classroom and Build More with your internship experience at The Christman Company! Our internship program provides undergraduate students opportunities to learn about different building types and delivery methods while gaining on-the-job experience in the various markets we build in. From training and mentoring, to daily job responsibilities, and networking events, our internship program thoroughly prepares students for a career in the industry!

What You Will Do:

As an Assistant Project Engineer Intern, you play a crucial part in supporting the construction project team. Primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but not limited to:

• Provides administrative and technical support to the project team.

• Assists with Request for Information (RFI), document control and management, creation and tracking of submittals, cost tracking, and schedule updates

• Assist in summarizing important discussions, questions, and decisions raised during regular project team meetings, owner meetings, and weekly subcontractor meetings.

• Reads through and understands specification books to ensure compliance and project quality

• Assist the Project Manager with identifying necessary inspections, create project-specific inspection log according to Christman standards, establish relationships with inspectors, schedule inspections, and ensure readiness for inspection.

• Assist in updating contract drawings to reflect all approved changes and ensure trade contractor document updates.

• Assist Superintendents with daily reports and manage all progress and quality photos.

• Post all required safety information and signage to inform all workers and site visitors about site hazards and confirm appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including mandatory hardhats and safety glasses is worn at all times.

• Model safety awareness and planning at all times while observing safety practices and report any concerns to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager.

• Supports the logistics process for all safety initiatives listed in the site-specific safety plan.

What You Bring to the Team:

Required Education and Experience

• Active, full-time Sophomore-Senior level student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.

• Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry is preferred.

• Shows participation and/or leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular club activities.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

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