Project Engineer Internship

KERR CONTRACTORS OREGON LLC

Project Engineer Internship

Woodburn, OR
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Kerr Contractors: Since 1988, Kerr Contractors has been shaping the landscape of the Pacific Northwest as a premier heavy civil contractor. We've earned our reputation as one of the region's most technically advanced earth-moving, road-building, and underground utilities contractors. At Kerr, we don't just move dirt and build roads – we build lasting relationships and communities.

    What You'll Do:

    Working directly with Project Managers, you'll master critical aspects of civil construction:

    • Safety Leadership
    • Drive daily safety protocol implementation
    • Participate in safety meetings and briefings
    • Support pre-construction safety planning
    • Promote our safety-first culture
    • Project Management
    • Coordinate with superintendents and foremen
    • Maintain daily reports and photo documentation
    • Track quantities, testing, and inspections
    • Manage material certifications
    • Monitor equipment and labor tracking
    • Quality Control
    • Support QC processes and verification
    • Manage submittals and RFIs
    • Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers
    • Track project costs

    What You'll Need

    • Junior standing in Construction Management (Heavy Civil Construction focus)
    • MS Office Suite proficiency
    • Strong work ethic
    • Quick learner
    • Team player mindset
    • Valuable Experience:
    • Construction industry background

    Knowledge of:

    • HCSS Heavy Job/Heavy Bid
    • MS Project/SureTrak/P6
    • Document control systems

    Schedule: Monday-Friday + weekend availabilityLocation: Woodburn, OR 97071Work Environment: On-road sitesRequirement: Must be able to commute or relocate before start date

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • $19-20/hour

    Equal Opportunity Statement: As an equal opportunity employer Kerr Contractors will hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Kerr Contractors also enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy.

    Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, don't hesitate to get in touch with Human Resources at employment@kerrcontractors.com