Intern, Project Controls: Scheduling & Cost Tracking

Tallgrass; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive pay

Paid time off

Career pathing & industry exposure

Access to real-world projects

Mentorship from professionals

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking Summer 2027 interns for a in-person Project Controls internship in Houston. You will gain hands-on experience in scheduling, cost control, and reporting while working with seasoned professionals.

The program runs May–August for 10 weeks, offering mentorship, field exposure, and hands-on projects. Compensation includes hourly pay with potential housing stipend and PTO benefits, reflecting Tallgrass's top workplace standards.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and updating project schedules using scheduling software.
• Support cost tracking and budget monitoring activities.
• Help prepare project status reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Collaborate with project managers and project controls professionals to gather and analyze project data.
• Participate in risk and change management documentation.
• Assist in data entry, document control, and maintain project records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the project control’s function.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tallgrass is seeking Summer 2027 interns for a in-person Project Controls internship in Houston. You will gain hands-on experience in scheduling, cost control, and reporting while working with seasoned professionals.

The program runs May–August for 10 weeks, offering mentorship, field exposure, and hands-on projects. Compensation includes hourly pay with potential housing stipend and PTO benefits, reflecting Tallgrass's top workplace standards.