Project Controls Intern

Gemma Power Systems, LLC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement and Growth Opportunities

Company Sponsored Events

Financial Planning and Savings Sources

Paid Holidays

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Gemma Power Systems, LLC in Texas is seeking a Project Controls Intern to support scheduling, cost tracking, and data visualization for active projects. You will assist in creating project schedules, labor and quantity metrics, and weekly updates while learning industry best practices.

Ideal candidate has a passion for power generation or large-scale construction, strong Excel skills, and an analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Interest in power generation or large-scale construction and a desire to learn.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with PowerBI or Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of the Project Schedule and Labor & Quantity tracking metrics for each project.
• Support weekly updates and provide tools & reports to management.
• Assist Site and Home Office Payroll in report creation and auditing support.
• Create project-specific payroll data visualizations.
• Maintain tracking using lessons learned and best practices.
• Research technology in the construction industry for implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Strong work ethic

Tools

PowerBI

Primavera P6

Job description

*can be flexible depending on college move-out/move-in schedules

Overview:

As a Project Controls Intern, you will engage in various work assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity while applying standard data analysis techniques. The ideal candidate will have a strong affinity for analytics & for providing insights based on data and is someone who will be strongly considering a career in power generation or large-scale/industrial construction following graduation.

Position Summary:

Join Gemma’s growing Project Management Office (PMO) team! The Project Controls Intern is primarily responsible for providing support to our Project Controls team to ensure successful project execution through planning, monitoring, and controlling. We are seeking an eager & driven individual to help contribute to project management activities for our active projects in Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation of the Project Schedule and Labor & Quantity tracking metrics for each project in accordance with scheduling and cost control department policies & procedures. Support weekly updates, and provide tools & reports to management.
• Utilize, update, and maintain tracking using lessons learned and best practices.
• Assist Site and Home Office Payroll in report creation and auditing support.
• Assist with the creation of project-specific & payroll data visualizations.
• Assist with weekly updates of the Project Schedules, Labor and Quantity tracking metrics.
• Utilize knowledge of scope control and change management.
• Research technology in the construction industry for implementation.

The above job responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Desired Qualifications/Experience:

• Demonstrates a passion for power generation and/or large-scale construction and has a desire to learn more about the industry.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft programs, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with PowerBI and/or Primavera P6 is not required, but is a big plus.
• Robust analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns in data and provide relevant & actionable insights.
• Thinks strategically & understands business implications of decisions.
• Highly motivated, constantly strives for excellence, and takes initiative.
• Strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics & integrity.
• Formidable organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable to change, unexpected events, and competing priorities.
• Identifies & resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Desire to relentlessly build knowledge & skills.
• Action-oriented with a customer-focused mentality.
• Advancement and Growth Opportunities
• Company Sponsored Events
• Financial Planning and Savings Resources
• Paid Holidays
• Work-Life Balance

About Gemma Power Systems:

Gemma Power Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX), is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company providing innovative solutions for the power, renewable and industrial industry. Our wide-ranging and comprehensive experience comprises more than 15 GW installed capacity including state-of-the-art combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbine plants, biomass projects, solar facilities, wind farms, biofuel plants, industrial and environmental facilities spanning the continental United States.

Gemma Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected classification as established under federal, state, or local law.