Project Controls Intern - Summer 2027

HNTB Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Boston, MA is seeking a Project Controls Intern for Summer 2027 to support basic construction services tasks under supervision. You will assist with meeting minutes, tracking logs, on-site observations, and preparation of reports and presentations.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a post-secondary construction program, with a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years of related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and current enrollment in a construction program.
• Completion of at least two years of post-secondary construction coursework.
• Interest in cost control, scheduling and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meeting minutes and distribution to project teams.
• Support tracking logs, document control and risk management activities.
• Attend meetings with internal and external project teams and observe
• Observe on-site material testing and ensure procedures align with plans.
• Help review basic shop drawings and organize project documents.
• Prepare reports, maps, graphics, and project communications as needed.
• Track, monitor and report on project delivery and progress.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost estimating

Document control

Risk management

Meeting minutes

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Enrollment in post-secondary construction program

2 years post-secondary construction program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for, under close supervision, assisting assigned department(s) and/or project(s) with basic construction services-related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary construction services curriculum, usually on a part-time, temporary, or co-op basis. Our Boston, MA office seeks a Project Controls Intern for Summer 2027. Relocation and housing are NOT provided for this position.

What You'll Do

Assists with construction office support tasks including but not limited to:

• taking of meeting minutes
• assisting in processing of tracking logs
• and other department deliverables.
• Attends and observes meetings with both internal and external teams of a project.
• Observes on-site material testing.
• May assist with basic shop drawing review and help ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
• Conducts basic research and data collection.
• Reads construction drawings and materials and provides feedback as requested.
• Assists on portions of special projects as directed.

What You'll Need

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary construction services program

What We Prefer

Completion of 2 years of post-secondary construction services program

What You'll Bring

• Assisting in program and project controls assignments including scheduling, cost estimating, document control and risk management
• Working with a dynamic team that includes HNTB staff, the client and subconsultants
• Performs clerical and administrative support tasks, including creation, typing, and editing of program correspondence, reports, program handbooks, and other publications
• Organizes meetings, prepares meeting handouts, participates in, and prepares minutes, documents and follows-up up on important actions and decisions from meetings
• Prepares from scratch and/or format Microsoft office files and PowerPoint presentations as needed
• Prepare from scratch various maps, graphics, newsletters, reports, or other
• Tracking, monitoring, and reporting on project delivery and progress

Locations: Boston, MA

The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $25.28 - $37.92. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work