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Hoffman Construction

Commercial construction and project delivery

Off-Site Manufacturing Project Engineer Intern

Summer 2027
$25.13 - $31.50/hr
Internship
Bachelor's
Portland, OR, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, and a general understanding of working within a computer network.
  • Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
  • Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
  • Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory, and survey techniques.
  • Experience organizing technical data neatly and accurately, and familiarity with the CSI specification system for construction.
  • A thorough understanding of all aspects of construction.
  • Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
  • Strong time-management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions about work in progress.
  • Written and oral communication skills to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft workers in a field-work situation; patience and professionalism are essential.
  • Ability to collaborate with personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
  • Ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet and carry or push it 50–100 feet.
  • Ability to regularly bend or twist and to kneel, crouch, or crawl to examine project work.
  • Ability to use independent judgment, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills to determine how best to accomplish desired results.
Responsibilities
  • Interpret design and construction documents and technical manuals, and quantify construction materials from the documents.
  • Write and publish meeting minutes, schedule graphs, and activity checklists.
  • Review and process submittal information and coordinate multiple submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of components and systems.
  • Generate, receive, and distribute requests for information (RFIs).
  • Receive and distribute change documents issued by other team members.
  • Survey and lay out control lines and benchmarks in the field.
  • Serve as the technical advisor at the site field office.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to deliver and integrate off-site manufacturing modular solutions that meet project requirements, quality standards, and sustainability goals.
  • Assist with coordination and planning to integrate off-site manufacturing applications and components with site logistics, subcontractors and vendors, manufacturers, and field inspections; support quality control, schedule management, estimating, building information modeling/virtual design and construction, safety, and document control.
  • Work in both an office environment and construction site, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and stairs and working in confined spaces; use office productivity machinery and other machinery as needed.
  • Work near loud equipment and use hearing protection as necessary.
Desired Qualifications
  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent degree and/or equivalent field-work experience is preferred.
  • An educational background in materials and methods of construction is preferred.
  • Understanding or willingness to learn structural engineering principles.
  • Knowledge of, or ability to understand, basic mechanical, electrical, and process systems and their relationship to regulatory compliance.
  • Knowledge of lean best manufacturing practices to help implement manufacturing and installation efficiencies.
  • Ability to work cooperatively under high-pressure situations.

About the company

Hoffman Construction is a general contractor and construction manager delivering complex building and infrastructure projects. Its work spans preconstruction, planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls. Teams serve technology, healthcare, institutional, commercial, and public-sector clients. Hoffman coordinates design partners, specialty trades, suppliers, schedules, costs, safety, and quality on technically demanding projects, with responsibilities extending from early planning and procurement through commissioning, turnover, closeout, and long-term owner operations.

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