2027 Construction Project Management Intern

Trane Technologies; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Student debt support

Job summary

Trane Technologies offers a 12-week Summer Internship in Construction Project Management across North America. You will learn planning, budgeting, and coordinating project work under a Project Manager’s guidance.

This internship develops technical, business, and leadership skills and may lead to the Graduate Training Program after graduation.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree throughout the internship.
• Preferred degree in Construction Engineering, Building Management, Construction Management, HVAC or related field.
• Knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods.
• U.S. citizen or have right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating assigned projects; establish schedules and parameters to meet objectives.
• Support engineering programming and material selection activities.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining an operations budget and monitor forecasted costs.
• Collaborate on RFQ preparations, scope statements, and milestone dates.
• Receive and qualify subcontractor proposals; supervise project staff and subcontractors.
• Communicate with contractors and owners about scope, budgets, performance and close-out.

Skills

Project management

Budgets & cost tracking

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in construction/engineering

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.
• Trane Technologies, the global leader in innovative climate solutions, hands on summer internship allows participants to explore a career in Construction Project Management through the following:
• 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 join our industry leading Graduate Training Program (GTP) after graduation.

What You Will Do

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.
• Be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• 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.

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$21.00 - $30.00

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.

Thrive At Work And At Home

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role

No

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

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.