Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Description

Can you:

• Be flexible, adaptable and effectively cope with change
• Clearly represent all information so that even bad news can be handled with expediency and transparency
• Keep your composure under pressure and encourage collaboration in the face of conflict
• Self-motivate to learn, investigate and understand
• Commit to doing what the job requires to be done right

As a MATT PE Intern you will gain:

• General knowledge of construction means and methods
• General knowledge of estimating
• Basic understanding of accounting and cost control procedures
• Ability to read plans, drawings and specifications
• Ability to learn to write accurate and thought-out scopes for bid docs, and analyze bids from subs
• A basic understanding of how to process shop drawings, RFIs and submittals
• Understanding of Excel, Bluebeam, BIM/Revit, P6 and Procore
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Establishing and building relationships with your project team including MATT management, clients/owners, owner’s reps, architects and subcontractors
• Managing subcontractor qualifying, procurement, submittals, RFIs, change orders, punch lists and close out
• Learning how to identify scope gaps
• Learning how to manage the quality control needed on a project
• Working collaboratively and proactively with the project superintendent to ensure project safety
• Learning how to execute 3-week look-ahead schedules
• Collaborating with Interns from other schools and majors

Requirements

• A path to obtain a bachelor's degree, preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or other applicable field
• Prior internships in Commercial or Residential construction desired
• Experience with fast-paced schedules and effective time-management skills

MATT Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We demonstrate through our recruiting efforts and subcontractor selection that we are committed to hiring, supporting, and advancing people from diverse cultures and perspectives. MATT Construction actively partners with organizations that provide a network of candidates with skills and experiences that lend to creating a rich and diverse workplace.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles/San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.