Project Manager Intern IS | Summer 2027

Clean Harbors; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Project Manager Intern for its Summer 2027 Industrial Services Internship Program. You will shadow project managers, assist with tracking, reporting, and workforce planning while gaining hands-on experience in environmental and industrial services.

This full-time paid internship is on-site, starts May 17th or May 24th, 2027, and offers exposure to operations teams, Excel/PowerPoint reporting, and multiple career pathways within Thompson Industrial or HPC

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in project management, operations, and business analytics.

Responsibilities

• Shadow the IS Program Manager and other operational leaders to gain exposure to business and project management processes.
• Attend project, operations, and leadership meetings and document key takeaways and action items.
• Assist with project tracking, status reporting, and coordination of deliverables.
• Support workforce planning and resource management activities.
• Learn how labor utilization, productivity, and project performance are measured.
• Assist with compiling and analyzing operational and financial performance data.
• Create reports, dashboards, and presentations using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Participate in monthly business reviews and learn how forecast-to-actual performance is evaluated.
• Observe and learn the roles of Project Managers, Operations Managers, Program Managers, and other business leaders.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with implementation efforts.

Skills

Project management

Business operations

Financial analysis

Data reporting

Communication

Education

Business/PM/Construction/Engineering/Finance/IS degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Clean Harbors Baton Rouge, LA is looking for a Project Manager Intern to join our Summer 2027 Industrial Services Internship Program. Supporting Thompson Industrial or HPC Industrial both powered by Clean Harbors , this internship provides hands‑on experience in project management, business operations, workforce planning, financial analysis, and operational reporting.

This is a full‑time paid internship and is not eligible for remote work . Interns will work on‑site and spend time in the field alongside Project Managers and operations teams, gaining firsthand experience with how Industrial Services projects are planned and executed.

Start dates:

Start dates for our Summer 2027 Internship Program are May 17th or May 24th, 2027 . Internships will run through the summer and end in August.

Why Intern with Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive pay of $20/hour
• Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.

Our internship program is designed to provide:

• Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;
• Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;
• Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors' operations;
• Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.

Key Responsibilities

• Shadow the IS Program Manager and other operational leaders to gain exposure to business and project management processes.
• Attend project, operations, and leadership meetings and document key takeaways and action items.
• Assist with project tracking, status reporting, and coordination of deliverables.
• Support workforce planning and resource management activities.
• Learn how labor utilization, productivity, and project performance are measured.
• Assist with compiling and analyzing operational and financial performance data.
• Create reports, dashboards, and presentations using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Participate in monthly business reviews and learn how forecast‑to‑actual performance is evaluated.
• Observe and learn the roles of Project Managers, Operations Managers, Program Managers, and other business leaders.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with implementation efforts.

What does it take to intern with Clean Harbors?

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems , or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in project management, operations, and business analytics.

Want to learn more about starting your career with Clean Harbors?

As a Clean Harbors intern, you will gain hands‑on experience working alongside field teams and operational leaders who support environmental and industrial services across North America. Your day may include time at a facility or project site, participating in safety briefings, observing operational processes, and learning how teams safely manage environmental services and hazardous materials.

Interns may also assist with project coordination, review operational data, and support team initiatives that help keep operations running safely and efficiently. Throughout the internship, you will gain practical exposure to the people, processes, and safety culture that drive Clean Harbors' work in the field.

About Clean Harbors

40‑years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on‑site, providing premier environmental, energy, and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology. Come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547 .

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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