Aviation Project Controls Intern — Hybrid, LA

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Aviation Project Controls/Management Intern for Summer 2027 to support the LAWA program management and infrastructure projects. This role provides hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control on large-scale aviation initiatives.

You will work with the team on project controls, earned value, risk management, and reporting, contributing to program operations while developing skills across tools like Excel, Power BI, Primavera

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (aviation, construction, business, engineering).
• GPA 3.0 or higher and an interest in aviation management or airport operations.
• Previous internship experience in project controls, management, or related field is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dashboard tools; familiarity with scheduling software is a plus.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist budgeting and forecasting activities for aviation/infrastructure projects.
• Support cost management, change control, and earned value reporting.
• Help schedule development and tracking; contribute to risk management and reporting.
• Prepare documentation and presentations for management levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support program operations.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

MS Access

Power BI

Dashboard development

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Aviation Administration/Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Architecture or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Scheduling software

Job description

Jacobs in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Aviation Project Controls/Management Intern for Summer 2027 to support the LAWA program management and infrastructure projects. This role provides hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control on large-scale aviation initiatives.

You will work with the team on project controls, earned value, risk management, and reporting, contributing to program operations while developing skills across tools like Excel, Power BI, Primavera