Summer Manufacturing Project Manager Intern

Interstates; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstates, headquartered in Iowa with national project work, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager Intern for the summer of 2026 that wants to work on an exciting manufacturing project while pursuing a degree in construction management or electrical engineering/technology. You will provide direct support to the Project Manager and department under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting in project controls, scheduling, RFI/submittals, meeting minutes, and coordination with trade

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a B.S. or A.A. in electrical engineering/technology or construction management.
• Strong team-building, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to track and organize projects and prioritize work.
• Comfortable speaking in front of clients, peers, and managers.
• Open to adjusting project systems to plan and deliver projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and jobsite leadership in managerial and leadership functions on the project.
• Run project control systems for the benefit of the project team.
• CPM schedule creation and updating/communicating.
• Last Planner/White Board crew scheduling.
• RFI's, submittals, meeting minutes and other site communication.
• Act as a project analyst to assess project controls information and assist jobsite leadership in problem solving and alternate methods to achieve project success.
• Provide estimating take-offs and other support for analysis and change orders.
• Attend client meetings onsite and collaborate with trade contractors.
• Prepare information for, and participate in, monthly project reviews.
• Assist in procurement and expediting of materials and subcontracts.
• Promote the Interstates safety culture in all you do on a daily basis.

Skills

Team-building

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project tracking

Client-facing

Adaptability

Education

Current Student pursuing Bachelor's or associate's degree in electrical engineering/technology or construction management

Job description

Interstates, headquartered in Iowa with national project work, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager Intern for the summer of 2026 that wants to work on an exciting manufacturing project while pursuing a degree in construction management or electrical engineering/technology. You will provide direct support to the Project Manager and department under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting in project controls, scheduling, RFI/submittals, meeting minutes, and coordination with trade