W.E. O'Neil Construction

National construction contractor with ESOP ownership

Assistant Project Engineer Intern

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Internship · Summer 2026Chicago, IL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

This is an entry-level position designed for undergraduate students and current employees who desire to grow into a management role in project management, superintending, scheduling, safety, or related areas.
Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Basic understanding of scheduling and CMiC applications.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of basic construction administration processes, including construction documents, schedules, requests for information, submittals, and material procurement.
Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with clients, design professionals, WEO departments and project teams, inspectors, and subcontractors.
Show alignment with and promote WEO Corporate Values.

Responsibilities

Assist the project team with administrative and engineering functions associated with a particular construction project.
Assist with job office setup.
Assist the project team with the initial setup of CMiC, including the submittal log registry.
Prepare and maintain submittal logs.
Assist the project team with the initial setup of PlanGrid to organize contract documents for team use.
Assist the project team with managing progress photo documentation using PlanGrid.
Assist in entering requests for information in CMiC and distributing them to appropriate project team members.
Prepare and maintain requests-for-information logs in CMiC.
Assist in posting requests for information to contract documents and maintaining the accuracy of project as-builts.
Assist with updating the material procurement log and expediting procurement of materials and equipment.
Work with project engineers, senior project engineers, and assistant project managers to compile contract closeout documents, including operations and maintenance manuals and as-builts.
Attend project meetings and assist with preparing and distributing meeting minutes.
Assist in creating and organizing closeout binders.
Assist the project team with meeting minutes as needed.
Assist with procurement of closeout submittals.
Assist in preparing and distributing punch lists and performing weekly maintenance in PlanGrid.
Assist superintendents with maintaining schedules.
Assist in procuring front-end submittals.
Assist in the material procurement process by following up with subcontractors and material suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries to the site.

Desired Qualifications

Take initiative, strive for increased responsibility, and demonstrate a desire to learn.
Demonstrate emotional maturity, punctuality, and dependability.
Demonstrate a desire and willingness to progress to the Project Engineer role and responsibilities.

The primary function of the Assistant Project Engineer is to assist the project team with some of the administrative and engineering functions associated with a particular construction project.

Technical Skills

Assist with job office set up
Assist the project team with the initial set up of CMiC, i.e. Submittal Log Registry
Prepare and maintain Submittal Logs
Assist the project team with the initial set up of PlanGrid to organize the contract documents for the teams use
Assist the project team with managing progress photo documentation via utilizing PlanGrid
Assist in entering RFI’s in CMiC and the distribution to appropriate project team members
Prepare and maintain RFI Logs in CMiC
Assist in posting RFI’s to Contract Documents and maintaining the accuracy of the projects as-builts
Assist with updating the Material Procurement Log and assist with expediting the procurement of all materials / equipment
Work with the projects PE(s), SPE(s) and APM(s) to compile contract close out documents (O&M manuals, As-Builts, etc.)
Attend project meetings and assist in the preparation / distribution of meeting minutes
Assist in the creation and organization of all closeout binders
Assist the project team with meeting minutes as needed

Management Skills

Assist with the procurement of close out submittals
Assist in the preparation and distribution of punch lists and weekly maintenance in PlanGrid
Assist the Superintendent(s) with the maintenance of schedules
Assist in the procurement of all front-end Submittals
Assist in the Material Procurement process. Follow up with Subcontractors and Material Suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries to the site

Personal Skills

Effective written and verbal language communication skills
Takes initiative, strives for increased responsibility and has a desire to learn
Shows emotional maturity, punctuality and dependability
Shows the desire and willingness to progress to the Project Engineer role and responsibilities

Interpersonal Skills

Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all (client, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, inspectors, and subcontractors)
Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values

Qualifications:

This is an entry-level position designed for undergraduate students and current employees who desire to grow into a management role (project management, superintending, scheduling, safety, etc.)
Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Basic understanding of scheduling and CMiC applications
Effective oral and written communication skills
Understanding of the basic construction administration processes, including construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals and material procurement

About the Company

W.E. O'Neil Construction

National construction contractor with ESOP ownership

W.E. O'Neil Construction is a national contractor with 100% employee ownership that operates across several states. It manages commercial construction projects by guiding the full process from design through completion using delivery methods like design-build, design assist, construction management at risk, and lump-sum bidding. The company stands out by combining the financial strength of a large firm with the speed and focus of a smaller operation, backed by an ESOP culture that prioritizes relationships, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Its goal is to deliver high-quality projects on time and on budget while expanding its national footprint and maintaining strong client partnerships.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1925

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