Project Management Intern (Madison, WI) | Westphal & Company

Westphal & Company, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westphal & Company, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Project Management Intern to gain hands-on experience in electrical construction. You will rotate through core project phases and support our teams on active jobs.

This role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and practical exposure to submittals, scheduling, RFIs, takeoffs, and on-site reporting. You’ll balance desk work with field visits to see how plans become realities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Team-oriented with collaborative mindset.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in estimating and project management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn ins & outs of electrical construction.
• Familiarize with materials used in electrical work.
• Organize submittals and O&M manuals to keep projects running.
• Process submittals and cross-check specs.
• Assist with project schedule creation.
• Introduction to job site financials.
• Help write and process RFIs.
• Process material and tool requests to support crews.
• Create daily reports and take on-site photos.
• Attend project meetings with PMs.
• Assist with takeoffs and change order estimating.
• Connect with vendors before bid day and help organize quotes.
• Data mining and drawing updates to keep information sharp.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Organization & problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interest in estimating & PM

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Management Internship (Madison, WI)

As a Project Management Intern at Westphal & Company, you'll step into the heart of electrical construction and see what it's like to work with one of the Midwest's top electrical contractors. You won't be standing on the sidelines-you'll be learning, contributing, and growing as part of a team that builds with purpose and pride. You'll rotate through key parts of the construction process, supporting our teams on real projects that make a real impact.

What You Will Do

• Learn the ins and outs of electrical construction.
• Get familiar with thematerialthatmakesupelectrical work.
• Organize submittals and O&M manuals to keep projects running smoothly.
• Process submittals and cross-check specifications.
• Assistwith project schedule creation.
• Introduction to job site financials.
• Help write and process RFI's (Requests for Information).
• Process material and tool requests to support ourcrews.
• Create daily reports and take on-site photos.
• Attend project meetings with PMs to see teamwork in action.
• Assistwith takeoffs and change order estimating.
• Connect with vendors before bid day and help organize quotes.
• Do some data mining and drawing updates to keep our info sharp.

What You Bring

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A team-first mindset-you like working with others and learning together.
• Organization and problem-solving come naturally to you.
• Comfortable collaborating with subcontractors, suppliers, and designers.
• Curiousabout estimating and project management.
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and digital tools.

Who You Are

• Currentlypursuing a bachelor's degree.

This internship is based at our Headquarters in Madison, WI. You'll also have opportunities to visit active job sites to see how the work comes together in the field. Be ready to balance time at your desk with time on-site.

Westphal & Co., Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, and or any other basis protected by law or company policy.