REEVES | Project Engineer Intern - Blacksburg, SC

Mission

PROJECT ENGINEER – Intern

Reeves Construction Company is seeking Intern Project Engineers which will be based at our locations throughout the Southeast. Qualified candidates will be currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related field of study. The individual must possess strong analytical, organizational, planning and communication skills with a strong commitment to safety, integrity and ethics. The Project Engineer will support the Asphalt Superintendents/Foremen with technical detail and interpretations of project requirements.

Main Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
(Include, but not limited to the following):

• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Perform quantity takeoffs.
• Perform solicitations to Vendors and Subcontractors.
• Work on project site to observe progression.
• Able to generate change orders for the project using estimating software.
• Transfer of information from estimating software to job cost software.
• Communicate roll out of projects with Project Manager, Superintendent and field personnel.
• Perform safety requirements and ensure that risks are mitigated.
• Perform submittals to agencies as required for construction of project.
• Review and analyze job cost information – verify accurate and complete, address and or correct as necessary.
• Communicate with Project Manager and Superintendent on a regular basis to ensure project issues and concerns are addressed.
• Generate billing quantities from information provided by field personnel and contractual requirements.
• Provide clear step-by-step directions and answer questions while organizing the project.
• Able to work and assist others to work in a safe manner within the guidelines of the company’s policies.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends if required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills Required

Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field of study.
• Good Communication skills and ability to work well with others in a Team environment.
• Current, valid Driver’s license.

 

Safety:

• Hard hat (provided)
• Safety vest (provided)
• Safety glasses (provided)
• Steel-toed safety shoes

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• Must be able to climb onto and up and down several times a day.
• Must withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment.
• Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and signal with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lif