Assistant Project Management Intern

Harris Companies; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Harris Companies in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Construction Project Management Intern for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience turning classroom lessons into real-life skills in the construction industry, with exposure to every phase from pre-job estimating and permits to closeout manuals.

The role involves reading construction documents, tracking materials, safety, purchasing, submittals, and change orders while developing math and analytical skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in construction management.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents.
• Demonstrated proficiency of math and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across project phases from start to finish.
• Support estimating, contracts, permits, and insurance processes.
• Contribute to safety, purchasing, submittals, and tracking materials.
• Assist with field tracking, productivity, and change orders.
• Support project closeout with O&M manuals and as-record drawings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading blueprints

Math proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Related field

Job description

Construction Project Management Intern

Job Description:

Note: This internship is for Summer 2027

Your role as a Project Manager Intern

Our mission is to provide college students with on the job experience and knowledge of the construction process. As a Project Manager intern you will be given hands on opportunities to turn classroom lessons into real life skills in the construction industry.

Throughout the internship, you will have expose to all aspects of a project, start to finish, including the following:

Pre-Job:

• Estimating
• Job contracts
• Permits and insurance certificates

During Construction:

• Safety
• Purchasing
• Submittals
• Tracking materials & equipment
• Field personal tracking
• Productivity tracking
• Change order submittals and tracking

Job Closeout:

• Project closeout O&M manuals
• As-recording drawings warranties

What we're looking for in you

• Must be a current student working toward degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry and project management
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• Demonstrated proficiency of math and analytical skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with good verbal and written communication while working in a team environment

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

Pay Range:

$19.42 - $29.14

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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