Project Management Intern — Design & Construction

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Office of the Physical Plant Design & Construction Department is seeking Project Management Interns for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. Interns will assist with planning, coordination and execution of capital projects across the University, gaining hands-on experience in a university setting.

Interns may work up to 20 hours per week in fall/spring and 40 hours in summer, located at University Park with hourly compensation of 16 USD for undergraduates and 17 USD for

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Interest in project management, construction, engineering, architecture or facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, coordination and execution activities.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews and construction conferences.
• Assist with project documentation, records management and report preparation.
• Update project schedules, action item logs and tracking systems.
• Support budget tracking, procurement and construction administration.
• Conduct site visits and construction observations.
• Collaborate with customers, architects, engineers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Assist with PMIS and data management efforts.

Skills

Project management

Construction

Engineering

Architecture

Facilities management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Construction management (degree pursuit)

Tools

PMIS

Data management systems

Job description

Penn State University’s Office of the Physical Plant Design & Construction Department is seeking Project Management Interns for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. Interns will assist with planning, coordination and execution of capital projects across the University, gaining hands-on experience in a university setting.

Interns may work up to 20 hours per week in fall/spring and 40 hours in summer, located at University Park with hourly compensation of 16 USD for undergraduates and 17 USD for