Industrial Project Management Intern — Plant Startup

IKO North America; Ironton (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health care

Teamwork culture

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. invites applications for a Project Management Intern in Missouri to support the Bismarck Granule Manufacturing Plant project.

The role involves coordinating construction activities, interfacing with contractors and teams, and assisting in commissioning and startup tasks. The internship offers exposure to large-scale manufacturing, plant startup, and operational readiness, with day shifts from 7 am to 3:30 pm and a 12-month duration.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in both office and industrial plant settings.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Receptive to coaching and constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day coordination and management of construction activities.
• Support communication and coordination among contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Track and maintain project schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, quality, cost performance, deficiencies, corrective actions, and compliance with project requirements.
• Attend project meetings, document action items, and assist in issue resolution and follow-up activities.
• Support procurement activities, forecasting, progress reporting, and project closeout documentation.
• Help maintain accurate project records and ensure timely distribution of information.
• Assist with pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities.
• Support commissioning schedules and milestone tracking to ensure project readiness.
• Coordinate commissioning activities among vendors, contractors, operations personnel, maintenance teams, and consultants.
• Participate in equipment inspections, functional testing, troubleshooting, and punch list management.
• Prepare meeting minutes, testing records, turnover packages, and commissioning reports.
• Support operational readiness efforts and employee training initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering/Construction

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. invites applications for a Project Management Intern in Missouri to support the Bismarck Granule Manufacturing Plant project.

The role involves coordinating construction activities, interfacing with contractors and teams, and assisting in commissioning and startup tasks. The internship offers exposure to large-scale manufacturing, plant startup, and operational readiness, with day shifts from 7 am to 3:30 pm and a 12-month duration.