Project Manager Intern - Electrical

Knobelsdorff Enterprises; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Enterprises in Goodhue, MN seeks a motivated Project Coordinator to assist in planning and overseeing multiple electrical projects, ensuring safety procedures, material orders, and timely updates with project managers.

You will coordinate with site teams, prepare change orders, track equipment and invoicing, and support closeout tasks while staying flexible for out-of-town assignments. Strong MS Office and communication skills are essential in a hands-on family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an education in Project Management or related field.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and overseeing multiple electrical projects simultaneously.
• Ensure the site team has safety materials and follows KE procedures.
• Order materials and track arrivals to meet schedules.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers for equipment and personnel needs.
• Create and track change orders; update KE Procore and Viewpoint values.
• Assist with project closeout and invoicing according to schedule.
• Address and close customer punch list items as required.
• Attend kickoff meetings and site visits to monitor progress and goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing education in Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands‑on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff (KE) means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you. This position will start May 2027.

Job Description

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Assist in planning and overseeing multiple electrical projects simultaneously.
• Ensure that the site team has the safety materials needed and that they are following KE safety procedures along with the Construction Manager.
• Ensure that materials and equipment have been ordered, and track them to ensure they arrive when scheduled.
• Communication with Construction Managers to coordinate equipment and personnel needs, updating the Division General Superintendent with requests for support.
• Create, submit, and track change orders as required. Ensure change order documentation is updated in KE Procore and dollar values are appropriately updated in Viewpoint.
• Assist with project closeout requirements, ensuring customers’ expectations are met and invoicing is completed according to schedule.
• Ensure customer punch list items are addressed and closed as required.
• Observe “kickoff meetings” with the Construction Manager, Foreman, Site Coordinators, and General Superintendent to cover project scope, schedule, benchmarks, and performance goals.
• Attend regular site visits to engage with field personnel, track site progress, and monitor performance goals.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• Ability to work in our Goodhue, MN location 5 days/week.
• Currently pursuing an education in Project Management or related field.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Willing to work on out-of-town projects.

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $20 - $25/hour

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying conditions

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at [emailprotected] .

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.