"Innovative and resourceful professionals providing positive construction experiences and creating proud clients, employees, and communities."   

Headquartered in Missoula, Montana, Jackson Contractor Group, Inc. (JCG) offers superior General Contracting, Construction Management and Design-Build services. Established in 2000, JCG has quickly become a Statewide general contractor employed by local, state, and federal agencies as well as private clients.  We provide a highly technical and sophisticated construction management service while operating on a local and personal level.  

We differentiate ourselves from our competitors by combining capabilities and know-how found in large construction companies with the responsiveness of a small company. We have the size and resources to tackle a broad range of projects-governmental, municipal, public or private - with a bonding capacity of $45 million dollars for a single project. Our expertise covers the full range of construction services allowing us to oversee a project from inception through warranty.

We currently employ over 200 employees across the state of Montana and has offices in Bozeman, Miles City and Walla Walla, WA. At JCG, we are in an exciting time of growth but also take pride in maintaining our culture of safety, quality and pride.  To do that we encourage all of our employees to build relationships through honest, open-minded and effective communication, pursue learning, growth and self-improvement, complete everything with a pride of ownership and create a positive work-life balance.

Job Description

An internship is to gain practical, on-the-job experience by working under the guidance of an experienced professional.  The Project Engineer Intern assists the Project Manager and Superintendent and performs a variety of tasks including but not limited to developing and maintaining schedules, document control, distributing RFIs, submittals and quality control.  This position interfaces with subcontractors, owners, vendors and company personnel to assist in the timely and efficient completion of the project.

Essential Duties/Functions

  • Assist in developing and updating project schedules.
  • Assist in conducting material and site inspections assessing quality, compliance with contract documents and safety.
  • Perform quantity take offs and other estimates.
  • Assist in reviewing submittals and shop drawings
  • Participate in and document project related meetings
  • Assist in the initiation, preparation, distribution and tracking of RFIs.
  • Participate in field operations by working alongside the craft
  • Maintain and update as-built drawings including progress photos.
  • Coordinate and communicate with subcontractors, vendors, owners, crews, architects, engineers, suppliers and other company personnel.

Other Requirements

  • Handle all interactions with coworkers, subcontractors, clients, the public, etc. in a manner designed to build and maintain long term relationships.
  • Go the extra mile to ensure the project is successful and with complete satisfaction of the client by double checking all critical work deliverables to minimize mistakes.
  • Complete all tasks with a pride of ownership.
  • Never stop improving by initiating personal development strategies and suggestions for company-wide process improvements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
  • Self-motivation, punctuality and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Experience & Skills Desired

  • Currently enrolled as a college student pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
  • Ability to read and understand project documents such as plans, specifications, etc.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel is desired.
  • Experience in Bluebeam is desired.

Benefits

  • We participate in the Montana Contractor's Association Health Care and Retirement Plans.  These plans include:
    • Health Insurance (premiums currently paid for by JCG)
      • Medical
      • Dental
      • Life Insurance
      • Vision
    • 401K
      • Highly encouraged but not mandatory as JCG does not contribute
    • Pension Plan
      • 100% Paid by JCG
      • Instantly Vested
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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