The intern will assist project managers and estimators with commercial construction project operations, including documentation, submittals, and vendor management. They will also support project closeout activities, such as punch list generation and the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational and communication skills are required.
Established in 1967, ISEC is a solutions driven, ESOP company, with over 1,200 professionals and 25+ offices nationwide. With an average tenure of 8 years, our employee owners deliver complex projects through trusted partnerships, global manufacturing networks, and a culture grounded in integrity, safety, and teamwork. Backed by financial strength and a self perform model, we offer end to end solutions, from concept to close-out, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer success.
Position Summary
An ISEC Project Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience by assisting Project Managers and Estimators on a variety of commercial construction projects. This person will contribute to project operations, estimating, and documentation processes, and gain exposure to contract administration, vendor management, field coordination, and construction technology systems.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Operations Support
Review project specifications for shop drawings and submittal requirements; assist in preparing QC-reviewed submittals and transmittals.
Review returned shop drawings from general contractors or owners for compliance with scope and estimates; communicate necessary changes to the Project Manager.
Assist in preparing release checklists, submittals, and delivery schedules for product fabrication.
Support the Project Manager with change order requests including gathering vendor quotes, updating labor estimates, and pricing summaries.
Prepare Operation & Maintenance manuals and guarantee documents in compliance with project specifications.
Participate in project closeout activities including punch list generation, tracking completion, and coordination with field teams.
Assist with weekly project documentation such as:
Room Status Reports
Outstanding Issues Lists (OIL)
Weekly Staff Meeting Agendas
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program, preferably in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative