Project Management Intern

Iconmech; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time internship

Job summary

icon Mechanical is seeking undergraduate students to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program as a Project Management Intern in Charlotte, NC. The role targets sophomores or juniors pursuing Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related degrees, offering hands-on exposure to project planning, scheduling, and collaboration with engineers and field teams.

Compensation is $21 per hour with full-time hours and a flexible start and end date, reflecting a structured internship designed to

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s degree (ME, CM, or related).
• Sophomore or junior status.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, coordinating, and executing mechanical/plumbing construction projects from start to finish.
• Support communication with engineers, BIM designers, schedulers, field foremen, customers, and subcontractors.
• Gain hands-on experience with ordering materials, issuing subcontracts, developing billings, managing RFIs/change orders, and preparing submittals.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Research mindset

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

icon Mechanical

Project Management Intern

12140 Vance Davis Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269
Charlotte, NC 28269

Salary: 21.00 USD / HOUR

icon Mechanical is seeking undergraduate students completing their Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related degree to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program. We are a full-service mechanical contractor and construction firm specializing in fabrication, installation, modification, and ongoing service of process piping, power piping, boiler making, industrial equipment installation, industrial ventilation, and HVAC. icon is IMI’s original, flagship firm and takes pride in having constructed projects in over 42 states in markets including emerging technology, data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, automotive, and education. icon has the capacity to perform projects where the mechanical portion can be $100's of millions to build.

icon is headquartered in Granite City, IL, and has branches in Nashville, TN, Chesterfield, MO, and Charlotte, NC. icon was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Fastest-growing Companies in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region and recently listed as one of the 10 Fastest-growing Mechanical Construction Companies in the United States.

We are currently looking for undergraduate students to join our team as a Project Management Intern based out of our Charlotte, NC office. Our ideal candidates for this role will be in their sophomore or junior year with either a Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related degree.

Primary responsibilities for icon’s Project Management Intern include:

• Assisting Project Managers with planning, coordinating, and executing mechanical/plumbing construction projects from start to finish.
• Supporting communication and collaboration with engineers, VDC (BIM) designers, schedulers, field foremen, customers, and subcontractors.
• Gaining hands-on experience with project tasks, including ordering materials/equipment, issuing subcontracts, developing billings, managing RFIs/change orders, and preparing/reviewing submittals.
• Learning and applying knowledge of project contracts, general conditions, design requirements, and specifications.
• Assisting in preparation of fabrication shop work packages, including detail drawing review, material take-off, material procurement, and man-hour budgeting.
• Developing an understanding of the company’s brand, clients, goals, and overall Project Management processes.
• Completing designated internship projects by researching, proposing solutions, and presenting final recommendations.

Primary qualifications for icon’s Project Management Intern include:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree for Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar degree.
• Currently a sophomore or junior in college.
• Self-motivated with excellent time and communication skills
• Possesses a strong personal commitment for long‑term and meaningful goals.
• Ability to work within an environment with deadlines while having to multi‑task with changing priorities.
• Demonstrates confidence in their working knowledge and is committed to researching/asking for the answers to find the right solutions for things they do not know.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Compensation: $21/hr
• Working Hours: Full-Time (40 hrs/week) with a flexible start and end date.

DIVERSITY:

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless.

WHY ICON MECHANICAL?

Here at icon, we don’t just admire thinking outside of the box, we encourage it. icon knows that to tackle the challenging projects we are faced with every day takes a team of creative problem solvers who aren’t afraid to be bold. Which is why icon works every day to create a work environment that gives back to our employees. Our family‑first approach and commitment to work‑life balance are just a couple of the things that make icon Mechanical an ideal career destination.

Our philosophy is to hire talented people, provide them with the training, tools, and resources to be successful, empower them to go and contribute to the success of the company, and to reward performance. If you’re ready to be a part of our team and a part of our solution,

EOE/M/F/V/D

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non‑job‑related disability, or any other protected group status.