Project Engineer Intern

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Description
Project Engineer Intern
About Larry H. Miller Real Estate
Larry H. Miller Real Estate (LHMRE), a portfolio company of the Larry H. Miller Company, is a vertically integrated real estate platform that engages in site acquisition and development, project and construction management, financial and capital structuring, and property and asset management. LHMRE's development projects and assets include large-scale master-planned residential communities; commercial, industrial, and entertainment venue development and asset management; and a growing portfolio of joint ventures with leading real estate partners across the nation. The Larry H. Miller Company provides management and direction for its portfolio of well-known and high-performing companies, and always seeks to support its mission to enrich lives and its vision to be the best place in town to work and the best place in town to do business.

FLSA Exemption:
Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports to:
Project Manager

Job Description:
The Project Engineer Intern will assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating project tasks. They will work closely with project engineers, managers, and stakeholders to gain hands-on experience while supporting projects to stay on track and within budget.

Internship Details

• 2-3 months projected duration
• $ $21.00 hourly
• Full-time, 30 hours per week on average, estimated to last 12 weeks from May – August
• Must be able to commute to and from Sandy, Utah office and work in-person. Larry H. Miller Real Estate is mindful of student commitments and will be flexible with scheduling as needed.

Primary Duties

• Assist the project team with on-site administrative and technical tasks
• Learn how to review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs for compliance with project requirements
• Shadow project managers and superintendents to understand scheduling, budgeting, and coordination
• Help maintain project documentation, logs, and meeting minutes using project management software (e.g., Procore)
• Observe and support communication between architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients
• Participate in project meetings and site visits to gain real-world construction experience
• Support the team in resolving issues during construction while learning problem-solving approaches
• Follow safety standards on all projects and learn industry best practices
• All other duties as assigned

Experience & Skills

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in construction software and tools
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and safety standards
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Timeliness and dependability are required for this position

Physical Requirements

• This position requires frequent walking, standing, and climbing stairs in/around construction site, apartment homes, models, and properties
• This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions (to include but limited to, rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, and sleet), around hazardous chemicals, dust, dirt, and other particulates
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend large quantities of information, operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, and carry up to 60 lbs. independently
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about office setting
• To perform other duties as required

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
Manage Complexity:
Make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively analyze situations and identify solutions.

Collaborates:
Builds partnerships and works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Plans and Aligns:
Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational needs and goals. Includes ability to break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions while anticipating and adjusting effective contingency plans.

Instills Trust:
Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity by following through on commitments, keeping confidences, and showing consistency between words and actions.

Strategic Mindset:
Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies. Achieved by anticipating future trends and implications accurately and articulating credible pictures and visions of possibilities that will create sustainable value.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and #LHMRE reserves the right to do so at any time. Employee shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.