2027 Construction Project Management Intern

Trane Technologies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies invites motivated students to join a 12-week Summer internship in Construction Project Management. You will work on projects that improve energy efficiency in buildings, collaborating with engineers and project managers to deliver results.

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating tasks, with exposure to real project execution and potential entry into our Graduate Training Program after graduation.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree for the duration of the internship.
• Preferred fields: Construction Engineering, Building Management, Construction Management, HVAC.
• Legal right to work in Canada.
• Some positions may be remote while others may require hybrid or onsite at facilities across North America.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-week Summer internship to develop technical, business, leadership, and communication skills.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and budgeting for construction projects with project managers.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on programming and material selection activities.
• Support cost forecast accuracy and budget revisions as needed.

Skills

Construction management

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Construction Engineering / Building Management / Construction Management / HVAC

Tools

CPM Analysis

Histogram Analysis

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where Is The Work

On-Site (5 days)

What’s In It For You

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in building efficiency and sustainability through our Equipment, Service or Controls / Building Automation offerings.

What You Will Do

• A 12-week Summer internship program that will challenge and develop your technical, business, leadership, and communication skills.
• Gain insight into a Construction Project Management career with Trane Technologies, focusing on solutions that provide our customers with the most energy-efficient buildings.
• Work on all aspects of construction projects with responsibility for project execution while working alongside a Project Manager to complete objectives within a time frame and available resources.
• This internship will provide you with the experience to pursue a career in Construction Project Management and creates the opportunity to potentially join our industry leading Graduate Training Program (GTP) after graduation.

About

Our internship program provides you with the opportunity to learn more about us while you collaborate with peers across North America. As a Construction Project Manager Intern, you may experience and assist in:

• Planning and coordinating assigned projects, establish schedules and project parameters and set procedures to accomplish system objectives. This could include 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 the original estimate based on validated project scope and monitoring the accuracy of the forecasted cost at completion by managing expenses.
• Collaborating on preparations for sub-contractor requests for quotations (RFQ), including scope statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; bonding requirements; and billing schedule of values.
• Receiving and qualifying subcontractor proposals; with help supervising the work of project assigned staff, subcontractors and installers.
• Communicating with contractors, subcontractors and owners to discuss scope of project, budgets, performance, and close-out as well as with other team members concerning problems, obstacles, issues, and information needs.

What You Will Bring

• 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 degree.
  • Candidates must have completed at least their sophomore or 2nd year before the start of the summer internship to be eligible for internship positions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods. Such as: coursework or projects in construction or building systems, involvement in construction-focused groups, or hands‑on exposure through related work or volunteering.
• Have the legal right to work in Canada.
• 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.
• Possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, ability to provide proof of insurance, and have no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to:
  • DUI in the previous 3 years
  • Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Travel

• Less than 15% in defined geography

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$23.10 - $33.00

Compensation Type

Hourly

Incentive Eligible

No

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer

We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The position is imminently available, and qualified candidates will be considered for immediate placement.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.