Internship Application - Project Coordinator

Critical Systems; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Critical Systems, LLC is seeking a motivated Project Coordinator Intern to support our project management and engineering teams in Rockville, MD. You will gain hands-on experience coordinating HVAC projects from planning through completion, including schedules, documentation, and communications.

The internship targets Construction Management, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering students who are organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in HVAC, engineering, project management, or the building systems industry.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, documents, and project-related data.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a project team.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Project Coordinators with day-to-day project coordination and administrative activities.
• Maintain and organize project documentation, including specifications, submittals, change orders, and correspondence.
• Assist with project schedules, deadlines, and tracking of outstanding items.
• Help coordinate information between project managers, sales engineers, and clients.
• Assist with preparing schedules, logs, and other project documentation.
• Track equipment, materials, and submittals.
• Participate in project meetings and help track action items and follow-ups.
• Use Excel and other project management tools (Monday) to maintain accurate project information.
• Perform other project coordination and administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Project Coordinator Intern

Critical Systems, LLC is seeking a motivated Project Coordinator Intern to support our project management and engineering teams. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in the coordination of HVAC engineering projects, with exposure to project schedules, documentation, and project communication.

The ideal candidate is a Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related student who is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in learning how complex construction and engineering projects are managed from planning through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Project Coordinators with day-to-day project coordination and administrative activities.
• Maintain and organize project documentation, including, specifications, submittals, change orders, and correspondence.
• Assist with project schedules, deadlines, and tracking of outstanding items.
• Help coordinate information between project managers, sales engineers, and clients.
• Assist with preparing schedules, logs, and other project documentation.
• Track equipment, materials, and submittals.
• Participate in project meetings and help track action items and follow-ups.
  
• Use Excel and other project management tools (Monday) to maintain accurate project information.
• Perform other project coordination and administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in HVAC, engineering, project management, or the building systems industry.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, documents, and project-related data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a project team.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced project environment.

What You Will Gain

This internship will provide hands-on exposure to the construction and engineering project lifecycle, including project planning, coordination, procurement, documentation, scheduling, and closeout.

The intern will work alongside experienced Project Managers, Engineers, and other professionals and gain practical knowledge of how complex projects are coordinated across multiple teams, vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Management student who wants to build practical experience and explore a career in Project Coordination, Project Management, Construction Management, or Engineering Project Management.