Construction Project Management Intern

Harris; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris in Las Vegas invites a Summer 2027 Project Manager Intern to gain hands-on experience in the construction process. You will work on projects from start to finish, turning classroom lessons into real-life skills on estimating, contracts, permits, safety and more.

You will be exposed to pre-job activities, during-construction tasks, and closeout deliverables like manuals and warranties, while developing math, analytical, and communication skills in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student working toward a 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with estimating, job contracts, permits and insurance certificates (Pre-Job).
• Support safety, purchasing, submittals, materials & equipment tracking, field personnel, productivity, change order submittals.
• Assist with project closeout including O&M manuals and as-record drawings & warranties.
• Contribute to teamwork and effective communication within the project team.

Skills

Reading construction documents

Analytical math skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Mechanical Engineering / Construction Management

Job description

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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