2027 Construction Project Management Intern
About the role
Be a part of our mission to create comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation. At Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Join us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world and contribute to making a better future through our Equipment, Service, or Controls / Building Automation offerings.
What’s In It For You
This is a hands-on summer internship that allows participants to explore a career in Construction Project Management. Over a 12-week program, you will:
- Develop technical, business, leadership, and communication skills.
- Gain insight into Construction Project Management with a focus on energy-efficient building solutions.
- Work on all aspects of construction projects, executing tasks alongside a Project Manager to meet objectives within time and resource constraints.
- Build experience to pursue a career in Construction Project Management and potentially join our industry-leading Graduate Training Program (GTP) after graduation.
Responsibilities
As a Construction Project Manager Intern, you may assist in:
- Planning and coordinating assigned projects, establishing schedules, and setting procedures to accomplish system objectives, including generating tasks, estimates, dependencies, milestones, CPM Analysis, and Histogram Analysis.
- Working directly with the engineering team to support engineering programming and material selection activities related to projects.
- Assisting in establishing and maintaining an operations budget for assigned projects by revising estimates based on validated project scope and monitoring forecasted costs by managing expenses.
- Collaborating on preparations for sub-contractor requests for quotations (RFQ), including scope statements, plans, milestone dates, specs, bonding requirements, and billing schedules of values.
- Receiving and qualifying subcontractor proposals and assisting in supervising the work of project-assigned staff, subcontractors, and installers.
- Communicating with contractors, subcontractors, and owners to discuss project scope, budgets, performance, and close-out, as well as coordinating with team members regarding problems, obstacles, issues, and information needs.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree throughout the entire duration of the summer internship.
- Preferred degree in Construction Engineering, Building Management, Construction Management, HVAC, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Must have completed at least the sophomore or 2nd year before the start of the summer internship.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods through coursework, projects, involvement in construction-focused groups, or hands-on exposure via related work or volunteering.
- U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
- Valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, ability to provide proof of insurance, and no major or frequent traffic violations in the previous 3 years, including DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving, or multiple preventable collisions.
Work Arrangement
This posting is for multiple opportunities. Some positions may be remote, while others may require a hybrid or onsite assignment at one of our facilities across North America.
Pay
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $26.04 – $37.20
Compensation Type: Hourly
Incentive Eligible: No
Sales Commission Eligible: No
Benefits
Benefits begin on DAY ONE for you and your family, including:
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives.
- Family building benefits, including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off, including up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) match, educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.
Safety Sensitive Role
No