Commercial Construction - Assistant Project Manager (Intern) Summer 2027

Commercial Construction - Assistant Project Manager (Intern) Summer 2027

Building Great Things With Great People is our motto. This rapidly growing General Contractor in Northeast Ohio has an amazing opportunity for the motivated candidate with outstanding attendance and work ethic.

With growth, year after year since inception, more than 90 percent of our projects are for repeat clients. With licensing in 48 states and serving clients across the country, we are searching for an Assistant Project Manager (Intern) to add to our Construction Project Management Team.

Position Description

An Assistant Project Manager (Intern) is responsible for the overall management and project reporting of specific construction project(s). Provides supportive efforts with the project team, manages all administrative procedures throughout estimating and construction, and maintains records for assigned project(s).

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Uphold and represent all company values and ethics.

• Hold an exceptional understanding of company policy, procedures, and software(s).

• Collaborate on front end client communication for assigned projects.

• Communicate with the Architect / Engineer of Record on design intent and construction recommendations.

• Perform bid solicitation and collaborate in estimating efforts.

• Collaborate and aid in the qualification of subcontractor proposals and material quotes.

• Assist in the preparation and submission of formal proposals.

• Collaborate on front end and progress scheduling and schedule updates.

• Collaborate / successfully award subcontract agreements and procure all required materials via purchase orders. This includes, but is not limited to, buy-out review with Senior Project Manager prior to project commencement and creation of specific subcontractor scopes of work.

• Monitor project progress, scheduling, budgets, and offer support to field staff.

• Work closely on the accurate and timely procurement of subcontractor pay applications and materialmen invoices.

• Work closely with accounting department and Project Manager on accuracy and timeliness of pay application submittal dates.

• Coordinate and maintain communication with clients throughout the duration of construction. This includes weekly client conference calls or meetings.

• Successfully compile and submit required closeout documents.

• Contribute to business development efforts through client relationships.

• Implement corrective measures for project issues so as to minimize company exposure.

• Foster and develop current policies and procedures for improvement.

Job Execution

• Successfully operate in multiple disciplines and phases of projects simultaneously.

• Ensure proper time management and prioritization are being implemented for assigned tasks.

• Perform periodic site visits to ensure progress, safety, and overall success of the project are upheld.

• Ensure job processes are followed in accordance with company policy and procedures.

• Proactively monitor progress of projects through updated schedules, reports, and cost analysis.

• Successfully complete a timely closeout of each project. This is to include, but not be limited to, timely and accurate final billing and all closeout documents to be submitted within two weeks of substantial completion date.

ENGELKE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.