Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Richmond, CA; Salt Lake City, UT.

　　As a Summer Intern, you will be performing some of the actual duties of a full-time project engineer and gain hands-on experience in the construction environment. You may assist the project team with planning, scheduling, and executing a specific scope of your assigned project. This internship will give you experience in mechanical engineering, navigating the construction industry, and in learning how to communicate with different parties on the job site. Our internship program is designed to support your career and further your path into entry level engineering positions.  

　　Full time summer internships are available for 2024, determined by company workload in Portland, OR and Phoenix, AZ. This position is paid hourly with the possibility of overtime as needed. Please submit a cover letter along with your resume. Internship applications will be reviewed in March 2024.

　　Summer Interns at Harder perform the following daily tasks:

　　Document control

　　Interpret blueprint construction drawings and technical manuals

　　Maintain master set of project drawings and specifications

　　Update drawing revision log, distribute hard copies of revised drawings to field

　　Project tracking and Scheduling

　　Status the percent complete of the project. 

　　Confirm and document units completed, track / confirm the quantities placed, compare progress to the estimate and the schedule

　　Review current cost and project future costs.

　　Assist the sequencing of a work plan

　　Create a 3 week look-ahead for planned activities by crew

　　Primavera P6 and Excel are both used to plan construction activities

　　Estimating and Purchasing

　　Estimating, pricing, and bidding work

　　Get material quotes from vendors or subcontractor quotes

　　Purchase, expedite and coordinate project materials

　　Receive pricing quotes, issue purchase orders, coordinate delivery of material as well as receiving and storage

　　May include inspection and receiving reports for delivered material or laydown yard organization

　　Contract Administration

　　Organize packages for submittals, change orders, Request for Information (RFI), Turn Over Packages and 'As Built' drawings

　　Maintain logs which may include: RFI log, change order log, submittal log. purchasing and receiving log

　　Subcontract Management

　　Prepare/write subcontracts, preparation of subcontractor bid packages

　　Coordinate work between subcontractors

　　Manage and review subcontractor change orders

　　What you will need to be successful in this role:

　　Must be able to meet deadlines – strong organizational and time management skills are essential

　　Effective verbal and written communication skills

　　Flexible with work locations, must be able to travel /relocate for the work term

　　Must have a valid driver’s license

　　Education/Experience:

　　Demonstrated interest in a career in construction

　　Preferred degree in construction management or engineering

　　HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check. 

　　No recruiters. No phone calls, please. 

　　About Harder

　　Harder builds sophisticated, modern mechanical solutions that tackle the industry's most complex construction challenges. For over eighty years, Harder Mechanical has continuously refined its processes, creating safe environments from which our skilled staff can focus on the quality craftsmanship we demand. For each industry we serve, Harder stands as the leading service provider in the region and as the needs of industry evolve, we apply our expertise to each new challenge.

　　Harder Mechanical Contractors are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.  

　　Harder is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.   

　　Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role. 

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