Project Manager Intern

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS); O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is seeking a motivated Project Manager Intern to join our team. This part-time student worker role offers hands-on construction project management experience while balancing academics.

You will work with seasoned project managers to contribute from conception to completion. Responsibilities include scheduling, budgeting, and quality control across active projects, collaborating with teams and vendors, and learning risk management and compliance.

Qualifications

• Student currently enrolled in engineering/construction management or related program.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential.
• Basic knowledge of scheduling and budgeting is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work well in a team and balance academics with work.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and quality control tasks across active construction projects.
• Help develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and vendors to support project success.
• Assist in monitoring project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Help identify and track project risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams and crew members to keep tasks moving effectively.
• Adhere to safety regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Take advantage of mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities to build project management knowledge and skills.

Skills

Scheduling

Budgeting

Quality control

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled in a technical school/college/university program in engineering/construction management

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Project Manager Intern to join our team. This position is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain hands‑on experience in construction project management while balancing their academic commitments. As a part‑time student worker, you will work alongside experienced project managers, learn valuable skills, and contribute to the successful delivery of our projects from conception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Planning: Assist project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and quality control tasks across active construction projects.
• Track Progress: Help develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and progress reports.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and vendors to support project success.
• Ensure Compliance: Assist in monitoring project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with Risk Management: Help identify and track project risks, and support the implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Support Field and Office Coordination: Collaborate with project teams and crew members to keep tasks moving effectively and efficiently.
• Follow Safety Protocols: Adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines to help maintain a safe work environment.
• Learn and Develop Skills: Take advantage of mentorship and hands‑on learning opportunities to build project management knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical school, college, or university program in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage multiple tasks, and work well as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of project management concepts (scheduling, budgeting) is a plus but not required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential.

Duration

Typically May–August

Compensation

• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity for skill development and mentorship, with potential for advancement within the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)