Office Engineer Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: The Office Engineer Intern will provide essential administrative and technical support to project teams, assisting Project Engineers, Project Managers, and field staff in the successful execution of construction projects. This internship is designed to offer hands-on experience in construction project documentation, coordination, and backend operations. The intern will rotate across teams to gain exposure to different aspects of project delivery and contribute to the overall efficiency of office-based project support. This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) scheduled to continue through the end of August.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Anchor Construction Corporation is seeking an Office Engineer Intern with the following required qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in construction project management and office operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Project Management experience is necessary with a strong knowledge of subcontractors and suppliers within the Baltimore, Washington DC and Northern Virginia market. Computer proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook are essential along with organizational, communication and social skills and financial knowledge and understanding of his/her assigned project/s.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support all project management team members, including Superintendent, and Field Personnel, in reaching our number one company goal: SAFE, QUALITY PRODUCTION for all crews on a DAILY BASIS.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining project documentation including submittals, RFIs, and daily reports.
• Support the preparation of project correspondence, meeting minutes, and internal memos.
• Help track and update submittal logs, drawing logs, and other project tracking tools.
• Coordinate with field teams to collect and verify timesheets, photos, and daily production data.
• Aid in compiling information for monthly billing and invoice submissions.
• Participate in the preparation of project manuals and close-out documentation.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules and updating look-ahead plans.
• Support QA/QC documentation and safety compliance tracking.
• Help prepare and distribute internal reports and dashboards.
• Attend project meetings and assist with notetaking and follow-up actions.
• Great attitude, proactive, team player and works well with client representatives and other team members (inside and outside the organization).
• Process AP invoices for vendors and subs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Create POs and draft subcontracts with defined scope, collaborating with project teams.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain submittals and review them against project documents before submission.
• Track changes to project scope and documentation, maintaining accurate records of all modifications.
• Prepare change orders for additional work, ensuring proper documentation and coordination with project managers and vendors.
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shadow Project Engineers and Project Managers to understand project lifecycle and coordination.
• Learn to use construction management software such as HCSS, Microsoft Project and Vista.
• Participate in safety walks and learn about field safety protocols.
• Gain exposure to procurement processes and subcontractor coordination.
• Assist with document control and digital filing systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Primarily office-based with occasional site visits.
• Light lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required for handling documents or equipment.

Pay Range: $19 - $20 per hour

Benefits:

Anchor Construction Corporation offers competitive salary, paid holidays, 401k retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability, accidental death & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, DC commuter benefits, and voluntary insurances such as long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage and whole life insurance.

About Anchor

Anchor Construction Corporation is one of the Mid‐Atlantic Region's most respected and leading self‐ performing utility and infrastructure firms, delivering superior solutions for public agencies, utilities, and businesses east and west of the Chesapeake Bay (throughout Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.). Anchor offers construction services in a variety of markets including bridges, dry and wet utilities, and green infrastructure. Anchor employs over 450 professionals.

Anchor Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro