About the role#
As an Assistant Project Manager Intern, you will work directly with our project managers and jobsite leadership teams. This role involves active participation in the daily management of construction projects. You will be based at a jobsite in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, for a 15-week summer term. This is a full-time, paid position designed to provide hands-on experience in the field.
What you'll do#
- Assist with managerial and leadership functions on the project.
- Run project control systems and act as a project analyst.
- Create and update CPM schedules and manage Last Planner crew scheduling.
- Handle RFI's, submittals, meeting minutes, and site communications.
- Analyze project controls information to help leadership solve problems.
- Provide estimating take-offs and support for change orders.
- Attend client meetings and collaborate with trade contractors.
- Participate in monthly project reviews.
- Assist with the procurement and expediting of materials and subcontracts.
- Promote our safety culture every day.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or associate's degree in Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Construction technology, or Construction Management.
- Ability to track and organize projects while prioritizing work.
- Willingness to adjust project systems to deliver successful results.
- Strong team building skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfort speaking in front of clients, peers, and managers.
Location & details#
- Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About Interstates
Interstates provides electrical, automation, and operational technology services for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. Founded in 1953, the company operates as a privately held firm based in Sioux Center, Iowa. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The organization serves various sectors including food and beverage, energy, chemical, and data centers.
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