Henkels & McCoy West→
Intern at Henkels & McCoy West in Vancouver, WA
InternshipOn-siteVancouver, WA$52k–$52k/yr
Skills
microsoft excelmicrosoft wordmicrosoft powerpointmicrosoft outlookconstruction drawingsproject documentationestimatingschedulingcad software
Job Description
Summary: Henkels & McCoy West is a 100-year-old infrastructure leader committed to innovation, safety, and career growth. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to support their West Region team, providing hands-on exposure to utility construction and infrastructure projects through estimating, engineering/design review, field operations, and administrative coordination.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparing project cost estimates and bid documentation
- Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements
- Support quantity takeoffs and material tracking
- Organize subcontractor and supplier information
- Maintain estimating files and project documentation
- Assist with reviewing engineering drawings and design packages
- Help track revisions, comments, and design deliverables
- Coordinate documentation between engineering, estimating, and operations teams
- Support quality checks for completeness and accuracy of project documents
- Participate in project review meetings and note action items
- Participate in site visits and observe field construction activities
- Assist project teams with daily coordination and reporting
- Support tracking of project schedules, safety documentation, and field updates
- Learn utility construction processes, field workflows, and operational procedures
- Help compile field photos, progress reports, and project records
- Maintain organized digital and physical project files
- Prepare meeting notes, reports, and presentation materials
- Assist with data entry, spreadsheets, and document management
- Coordinate internal communications and scheduling support
- Perform additional administrative and project support tasks as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn and work both in office and field environments
- Valid driver's license preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest in utility infrastructure, construction, or engineering projects
- Familiarity with construction drawings or project documentation
- Experience with scheduling, estimating, or CAD software is a plus
Required Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Construction Drawings, Project Documentation, Estimating, Scheduling, CAD Software
Benefits: Exposure to real-world utility construction and infrastructure projects, Mentorship from experienced professionals across multiple departments, Hands-on experience in estimating, engineering coordination, and field operations, Opportunity to develop project management and communication skills, Networking opportunities within the construction and utility industry
Benefits
Exposure to real-world utility construction and infrastructure projects
Mentorship from experienced professionals across multiple departments
Hands-on experience in estimating, engineering coordination, and field operations
Opportunity to develop project management and communication skills
Networking opportunities within the construction and utility industry