Project Assistant Intern – Mid Michigan Electrical Solutions

Motor City Electric; Michigan; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-world project management experience

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Opportunity for future full-time employment

Job summary

A leading electrical solutions provider is seeking a Project Assistant Intern to support project management activities, including coordination, documentation, and tracking. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to gain practical experience in business operations and management. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and effective communication abilities. Opportunities for full-time employment may arise based on performance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in a relevant field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with daily administrative and coordination tasks.
• Support project documentation including contracts and close-out documents.
• Maintain organized digital and physical project files.
• Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Help prepare reports and meeting minutes.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Support invoice tracking and basic budget monitoring.
• Assist with data entry and project management software updates.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management software (Procore, Smartsheet)

Job description

Project Assistant Intern – Mid Michigan Electrical Solutions

The Project Assistant Intern will support the project management team with administrative coordination, documentation, scheduling, and project tracking activities. This internship provides hands‑on experience in project operations, communication, and business processes within a fast‑paced professional environment.

This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate seeking practical experience in project management, operations, or business administration.

• Subsidiary Mid Michigan Electrical Solutions
• Location Perry, MI

• Assist Project Managers with daily administrative and coordination tasks
• Support project documentation including contracts, change orders, submittals, and close‑out documents
• Maintain organized digital and physical project files
• Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables
• Help prepare reports, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, vendors, and clients
• Support invoice tracking and basic budget monitoring
• Assist with data entry and updating project management software
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to multitask
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Skills (Optional)

• Familiarity with project management software (Procore, Smartsheet, or similar)
• Interest in construction, engineering, or technical industries
• Basic understanding of budgeting or financial tracking

What You’ll Gain

• Real‑world project management experience
• Exposure to cross‑functional business operations
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunity for future full‑time employment based on performance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Motor City Electric Co. complies with all applicable laws requiring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in its recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. As part of this policy, MCE will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or other factors as proscribed by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, pay rates, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment and termination.