Construction Project Coordinator Intern | PM Experience

Craftsman Electric Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Craftsman Electric is seeking a motivated student to join the project management team as a Project Coordinator Intern in Cincinnati. You will assist PMs on commercial electrical construction projects from award through closeout, gaining hands-on exposure to planning, documentation, procurement, and delivery with experienced staff.

The role offers real responsibility for students considering a career in construction management, with mentoring and the potential pathway to full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for occasional jobsite visits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new project setup, including job files, contact lists, schedules, and document folders.
• Help prepare, submit, and track submittals and RFIs; maintain logs and follow up on open items with vendors, GCs, and engineers.
• Support material procurement by tracking purchase orders, delivery dates, and backorders, and communicating status to the PM and field.
• Maintain project documentation such as drawings, revisions, change order logs, and meeting minutes, keeping everything current and organized.
• Attend project meetings (in-office and occasionally on site) and take notes and action items.
• Assist with permit, inspection, and certificate tracking.
• Help assemble closeout packages, including O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, and punch list tracking.
• Update project schedules and trackers in Excel and company project management software.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned to support the project management team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Craftsman Electric is seeking a motivated student to join the project management team as a Project Coordinator Intern in Cincinnati. You will assist PMs on commercial electrical construction projects from award through closeout, gaining hands-on exposure to planning, documentation, procurement, and delivery with experienced staff.

The role offers real responsibility for students considering a career in construction management, with mentoring and the potential pathway to full-time opportunities.