[D&D 3.5] construct feats

[Jack_Simth]

from the srd "Any creature that can think, learn, or remember has at least 1 point of Intelligence. A creature with no Intelligence score is mindless, an automaton operating on simple instincts or programmed instructions. It has immunity to mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, phantasms, patterns, and morale effects) and automatically fails Intelligence checks. Mindless creatures do not gain feats or skills, although they may have bonus feats or racial skill bonuses."

is there any way (without DM fiat using 1st party materials) to craft a construct so that it has "bonus feats" and/or skills. (like if I want a construct with proficiency with an exotic weapon, or who has power attack, etc.) EDIT: Ideally the process would grant a feat without giving the construct an intelligence score, to preserve the construct's mindless nature, and therefore its immunity to mind affecting effects.

Try crafting them as Intelligent Magic Items. Ironically, it doesn't add any special requirements, just some extra costs. Doesn't explicitly interfere with your control, other than the Ego thing (but you're making it, so it inherits your alignment...).