Project Management Intern

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Gradiant invites motivated students to join our project coordination internship focused on water infrastructure. You will assist managers with daily coordination, scheduling, budgeting tracking, and documentation across the project lifecycle.

Exposure to Primavera P6 and AutoCAD will be gained through hands-on assignments. You will collaborate with engineering and operations teams, participate in client and contractor communications, and develop professional skills in a dynamic, safety-conscious

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Sophomore standing or above preferred.
• Demonstrated academic performance and interest in project management, engineering, construction, or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with water or wastewater treatment systems and processes.
• Experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other scheduling software.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of construction project delivery methods and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day project coordination activities.
• Support project scheduling using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar project management software.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, deliverables, and schedules to support successful execution.
• Prepare project status reports, meeting summaries, and follow-up action item logs for project stakeholders.
• Assist with tracking project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecast updates.
• Support the preparation and review of Schedule of Values (SOVs), invoices, and project progress reports.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, and project records.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents under the guidance of project team members.
• Assist with procurement activities, including tracking equipment and material deliveries.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely project support and material availability.
• Conduct field visits to construction sites to observe installation activities and monitor project progress.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to collect project updates and support project execution.
• Assist with project closeout activities, turnover packages, punch list tracking, and final documentation.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, quality standards, and job site requirements while supporting project activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Eng, Mechanical Eng, Environmental Eng, PM, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

About Gradiant

Gradiant is the Water Layer of the AI Economy. Founded at MIT and headquartered in Boston, Gradiant builds the water and wastewater infrastructure behind AI's build-out, from chips and data centers to the energy and industries that depend on them. As AI demand accelerates, water is becoming the resource that determines what can be built. Gradiant's technologies reduce what industry withdraws, reclaim what it would waste, and renew clean water to nature, with more than 3,000 treatment plants built across 92 countries.

Job Overview

• Support Project Managers in planning, scheduling, and coordinating water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, procurement activities, and financial reporting.
• Help manage project documentation, contracts, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to support project execution and commissioning activities.
• Participate in client, vendor, and contractor communications while gaining hands-on experience throughout the project lifecycle.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Planning

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day project coordination activities.
• Support project scheduling using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar project management software.

Project Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor project progress, milestones, deliverables, and schedules to support successful execution.
• Prepare project status reports, meeting summaries, and follow‑up action item logs for project stakeholders.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Assist with tracking project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecast updates.
• Support the preparation and review of Schedule of Values (SOVs), invoices, and project progress reports.

Documentation & Contract Administration

• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, and project records.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents under the guidance of project team members.

Procurement & Equipment Tracking

• Assist with procurement activities, including tracking equipment and material deliveries.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely project support and material availability.

Construction & Field Support

• Conduct field visits to construction sites to observe installation activities and monitor project progress.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to collect project updates and support project execution.

Project Closeout & Compliance

• Assist with project closeout activities, turnover packages, punch list tracking, and final documentation.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, quality standards, and job site requirements while supporting project activities.

Qualification, Skills & Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Sophomore standing or above preferred.
• Demonstrated academic performance and interest in project management, engineering, construction, or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills with a willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment.

• Familiarity with water or wastewater treatment systems and processes.
• Experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other scheduling software.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of construction project delivery methods and contract administration.

Certificate

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification (preferred but not required).
• Project Management-related coursework or training is a plus.
• First Aid/CPR Certification or other safety certifications are beneficial but not required.

Learning Opportunities

During the internship, participants will gain experience in:

• Project planning, scheduling, and execution of water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Cost management, budget tracking, procurement, and project controls.
• Construction management, contract administration, and project documentation.
• Client, contractor, vendor, and stakeholder coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visit active construction sites.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Occasional travel to project locations may be required.