Project Manager Internship

Walbec Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbec Group in Madison, WI is seeking a Project Management Summer 2027 Internship for students pursuing Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields. You will assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities and preparing schedules and progress reports.

This internship emphasizes hands-on learning, safety, and effective communication with area managers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordination of project activities to meet deadlines.
• Support preparation and submittal of project schedules and progress reports.
• Assist in requisition of supplies and materials for construction projects and communicate needs to construction managers.
• Engage weekly with Area Manager and subcontractors to obtain progress reports.
• Help develop and enforce site safety plans and ensure safe, efficient work.
• Identify quality control opportunities and document outcomes.
• Build rapport with customers and subcontractors.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Leadership

Detail oriented

Team player

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description:

Project Manager Summer 2027 Internship

About Walbec Group

Walbec is an industry leader in producing high-quality construction materials and delivering professional design, engineering, and construction services through its six companies: Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Our vertically integrated operations include mining, crushing and washing aggregates, and producing concrete and hot-mix asphalt. Whether building roadways and bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, supplying essential construction materials, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar projects, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and coordination of project activities to meet deadlines.
• Support the Project Management team by assisting with the preparation and submittal of project schedules and progress reports.
• Assist the Project Manager in the requisition of supplies and materials to complete construction projects and communicate to construction managers.
• Work with the Project Manager to help engage weekly with the Area Manager and subcontractors to obtain progress reports.
• Assist in taking action to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites
• Assist in the development of a site safety plan and to ensure all jobs and personnel are focused on working safely and efficiently.
• Identify and facilitate quality control opportunities.
• Build rapport and engage with customers and subcontractors.
• Perform field measurements and elevation analysis to assist the Project Manager with estimating.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks, shift priorities as needed and maintain schedules.
• Organized with strong attention to detail and effective documentation skills.
• Motivated to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and incorporate feedback.
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Aff… Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!