Heavy-Lift PM Intern: Field & Office Experience

Barnhart Energy Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnhart invites motivated students to join as a Project Management Intern, supporting planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and client deliverables across nationwide branch locations. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, and field teams in a hands-on, paid internship.

Win-win opportunities include exposure to heavy rigging, scheduling tools, budgeting, and process improvements while developing professional skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• High school diploma completed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Proficiency with Excel and general office software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating heavy-lift, heavy-transport projects.
• Develop project schedules and track costs.
• Prepare customer submittals and project documentation.
• Support project meetings, field visits, and site interactions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma & pursuing bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Internship Summary: As a Project Management Intern, you will support the Barnhart Project Management team in planning and executing innovative heavy-lift, heavy-transport, and specialized rigging projects. This paid internship opportunity provides hands-on experience assisting with project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, customer deliverables, and operational coordination while collaborating closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, and field teams.

The role offers exposure to all facets of the heavy rigging and transportation industry through both office-based and local field support. Internship opportunities are available nationwide across all company branch locations, providing broad geographic and operational exposure.

Responsibilities and Principal Duties:

• Assist the Barnhart Project Management team in planning and coordinating innovative heavy-lift/heavy-transport solutions.
• Work as directed to support Project Managers in completion of assigned tasks and required deliverables. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Project schedule development and tracking.
• Job cost tracking and reporting.
• Customer submittal preparation and project documentation.
• Project planning and execution support.
• Initiatives that aid in project management processes and proposal creation (ex: tracking tools, reference documents, Excel templates, etc.).
• Regular and clear communication with your Supervisor and other Barnhart team members.
• Participate in project meetings, walkdowns, site visits, and customer interactions as needed.
• Local field support as needed.
• Work and act in a way consistent with the company Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Develop understanding of all facets of the heavy rigging and transportation industry including:
• Equipment Knowledge – Working knowledge of Barnhart equipment, load charts, features, operational best practices, and industry standard rigging equipment (ex: shackles, slings, spreader bars, etc.).
• Project Knowledge – Understanding project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and project execution processes.
• People Knowledge – Must be familiar with skills and qualifications of Branch Personnel and matching those resources to project requirements.
• Additional duties as identified by Supervisor

Other Skills:

• Ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Must work safely in a fast-paced environment, many times under pressure.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creative thinking skills to make continuous improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Flexibility to work long hours as needed; some weekend work may be required.
• Ability to travel locally to project sites as needed.
• Leadership potential and a desire to learn project management fundamentals.

Education: High School Diploma and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to engage with the Barnhart culture in support of opportunity and project-based efforts.

Work Environment: Barnhart Branch, Barnhart equipment storage yard, project field locations, and customer project sites.

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry.

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 70 branch locations across North America working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran