Project / Construction Management Internship - Summer 2026 (Multiple Locations)

Cupertino Electric, Inc. · Columbus, OH · 2 wk ago

Engineering$25.77–$35.23/hrVolunteer

About the role

The Internship Program at Cupertino Electric, Inc. is a 10-to-12-week program designed to expose undergraduate and post-graduate students to various aspects of CEI’s core markets: Commercial, Data Center, and Energy & Renewables. The program offers students unique opportunities to contribute to real-world projects and make meaningful industry connections.

Responsibilities

Create a bid strategy, get quotations, and write proposal letters.
Negotiate contract terms, create an original budget and schedule.
Create a plan with the production team to address efficiency, logistics, and materials.
Organize all documents and drawings, select subcontractors, and hold a job start meeting.
Manage materials, submittals, and change orders.
Maintain activity logs, manage materials, vendors, and subcontractors.
Write documents including RFI’s and notice letters.
Monitor project progress, including cost and safety.
Manage closeout documents, commission equipment, and return excess material.

Requirements

We seek the most curious, confident, and resourceful candidates in the US that are interested in the electrical construction industry. Our most successful new hires flourish because they do not accept the status quo. They work hard, learn and grow from their inevitable mistakes, and enjoy working with a team.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Current student studying Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.
Licensure/Certifications: None required.
Experience: 0 years of experience required.

Skills

At Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI), we celebrate the challenge. Complex electrical construction projects requiring creative solutions, and this is what we thrive on. As part of the Internship Program at Cupertino Electric, you’ll be on a career development path to project management. You will gain the unique opportunity to start your career in the Construction Management industry. You will be exposed to a wide variety of experiences and tasked with solving a comprehensive set of challenges. You’ll work directly for a project manager or project executive on a team that partners with field, engineering, and design teams.

Benefits

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives.

Pay

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.