Manufacturing Project Intern - Summer 2026

Interstates Companies; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Assistant Project Manager Intern for the summer of 2026 to support the Project Manager on exciting industrial construction projects. You will assist in project coordination, maintain schedules, and help with documentation under direct supervision.

Working with the project management team, you will run project control systems, create and update CPM schedules, participate in Last Planner/White Board sessions, prepare RFI's and submittals, and attend client meetings on

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree in electrical engineering/technology or construction management.
• Strong team-building, interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to track and organize projects and prioritize work.
• Comfortable speaking in front of clients, peers, and managers.
• Open to adjusting project systems to plan and deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and jobsite leadership in managerial and leadership functions on the project.
• Run project control systems for the benefit of the project team.
• CPM schedule creation and updating/communicating.
• Last Planner/White Board crew scheduling.
• RFI's, submittals, meeting minutes and other site communication.
• Act as a project analyst to assess project controls information and assist jobsite leadership in problem solving and alternate methods to achieve project success.
• Provide estimating take-offs and other support for analysis and change orders.
• Attend client meetings onsite and collaborate with trade contractors.
• Prepare information for, and participate in, monthly project reviews.
• Assist in procurement and expediting of materials and subcontracts.
• Promote the Interstates safety culture in all you do on a daily basis.

Skills

Team-building

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Project tracking

Project organization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or associate's degree in electrical engineering/technology or construction management

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Assistant Project Manager Intern for the summer of 2026 to support the Project Manager on exciting industrial construction projects. You will assist in project coordination, maintain schedules, and help with documentation under direct supervision.

Working with the project management team, you will run project control systems, create and update CPM schedules, participate in Last Planner/White Board sessions, prepare RFI's and submittals, and attend client meetings on