Project Manager Intern
Niles Enterprises · Fenton, MI · 1 wk ago
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Mission Statement: Unlocking potential while protecting your most critical assets.
Core Values: Care Trust Help (C.T.H.)
About the role
The Project Manager Intern supports the Project Management team by assisting with project planning, budgeting, documentation, reporting, and client support activities. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the project lifecycle and helps students develop an understanding of how industrial and commercial projects are managed from project award through completion.
Responsibilities
- Assist Project Managers with project planning, coordination, and execution activities.
- Support project cost tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Assist with project documentation, contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and project records.
- Help prepare project status reports, meeting minutes, schedules, and customer communications.
- Participate in project meetings, customer meetings, and job site visits.
- Coordinate with Operations, Safety, Estimating, Accounting, and Procurement teams to support project objectives.
- Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and project performance metrics.
- Assist with project closeout activities, documentation, and lessons learned reviews.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Skills
- Previous construction, industrial, engineering, or project-related experience.
- Interest in Project Management, Construction Management, or Industrial Services.
- Familiarity with project scheduling, budgeting, project controls, or project management software.