AI-Driven Project Management Intern

James Hardie Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Chicago, IL invites students to apply for a 12‑week paid summer internship focused on project management and process improvement.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and contribute to standardized tools, SOPs, and automations that boost team efficiency. The program emphasizes mentoring, professional development, and real‑world project delivery.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Available to work full‑time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline project management activities, including status reports, steering committee presentations, kickoff materials, meeting summaries, and project documentation.
• Support project planning, tracking, and reporting by ensuring project information is accurate, timely, and aligned with PMO standards.
• Develop and document standardized processes, templates, SOPs, prompts, and agendas to improve consistency and efficiency across project teams.
• Collaborate with project managers, business stakeholders, and technical teams to gather requirements and support project execution.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive processes and enhance project delivery through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Present recommendations, solutions, and project outcomes that improve reporting quality, reduce manual effort, and accelerate project execution.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Chicago, IL invites students to apply for a 12‑week paid summer internship focused on project management and process improvement.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and contribute to standardized tools, SOPs, and automations that boost team efficiency. The program emphasizes mentoring, professional development, and real‑world project delivery.