Description
Position: Project Engineer Intern
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full-time benefits eligible
Location: Chicago, IL
Join Richard, Purpose Builders: Where Your Impact Matters
At Richard, we’re not just another construction company – we’re the catalyst for change in the industry. As one of the fastest-growing general contractors in the nation, we offer the excitement and innovation of a startup with the stability and expertise of an established firm. We’re seeking visionaries who are ready to break free from the constraints of traditional construction and make a real impact.
Why Choose Richard?
- Culture-First Approach: People and innovation over bottom line
- Purpose-Driven Projects: Build structures that truly matter, from critical healthcare facilities to cutting-edge data centers
- Rapid Growth: Be part of a company doubling in size while maintaining quality
- Collaborative, Caring Culture: Clear communication and proactive problem-solving, while supporting your health, financial wellness, and career growth
- Direct Impact: Your ideas shape our projects and company direction
- Innovation Freedom: Be at the forefront of construction technology and sustainable practices
At Richard, you’re not just a number – you’re a crucial part of our mission to transform the construction industry. We’re creating efficient, dynamic spaces that advance communities, sustainability, and well-being. With nearly 200 diverse contracts since 2016 and a passionate team across the nation, we offer the resources of a large firm with the agility and personal touch of a boutique operation.
Break free from corporate constraints. Join Richard, Purpose Builders, and be the architect of your career while shaping the future of construction. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your impact is visible.
Job Summary
Construction project engineers interns are taught how to manage construction projects to ensure they are built and scheduled according to plans and specifications. They work with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate, manage, and deliver construction work.
Richard prides itself on consistently providing project opportunities to its field employees in the hope that they have a long career with our organization. The ideal candidate will have flexibility and interest in being assigned to other project locations throughout the United States.
Opportunities
- Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge construction technology and sustainable practices, preparing you to be at the forefront of industry advancements.
- Supervise project start up, project completion, punch list identification and entire close-out process
- Provide project controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and management of personnel
- Effectively communicate and coordinate with all project team members to maintain project schedule, safety, budget and quality control efforts
- Plan and organize quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, incident reports and corrective actions
- Ability to write and comprehend RFIs, potential change orders, project schedules, and other project documents
- Ability to clearly communicate to home office, Owner and Subcontractors
- Ability to write contracts, negotiate scope, negotiate terms and conditions, subcontractor compliance and owner compliance
- Ability to manage subs in a hard-bid capacity understanding subcontractor, contract scope and holding subcontractors to their contracts
- Ability to manage schedules, SOVs, organizational charts, management plans, submittal review and approval for all DIV 01 – 33
- Oversee the management and mobilization of equipment, labor and materials to include permits and other 3rd party requirements
- Ability to run both internal project meetings as well as owner project meetings – develop content, manage BIC, etc.
- Experience building P6 schedules with cost and resource loading, and understanding of all schedule and production reports to owner and company mgmt.
- Maintain relationships with owners, clients and subcontractors
Minimum Qualifications
- Working toward degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (preferred)
- A general understanding of construction materials, means, methods and building systems
- Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe, Bluebeam, and P6 scheduling
- Willingness to be an impactful member of a team and to work alongside others effectively
- A desire to stay and grow with a company that will help mentor, train, and educate you
At Richard, we believe in showing the same gratitude and care to our team members that we do in our projects. This position comes with a competitive salary to match your level of experience and includes benefits such as:
- 10 days of vacation time (unpaid time off)
- Reimbursed travel expenses (Metra/CTA Tickets, flights, gas (case by case basis on flights/gas))
- All employees immediately have access to mentorship, regular skills-based training, and leadership development programs
- Referral Bonus Program
- Company meal program (Breakfast/Lunch) 5 days a week
Richard Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees will receive equal employment opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.