Summer Project Manager Intern – Industrial Construction

Interstates; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding week

Career coaching

Full-time opportunities after degree

Job summary

Interstates invites you to join as an Assistant Project Manager Intern for the summer of 2026, supporting the Project Manager and project team on a major industrial project in Topeka, KS. You will gain hands-on experience in project controls, scheduling, and coordination under direct supervision.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering/Technology, offering onboarding, career coaching, and a path to full-time opportunities after

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing Bachelor's or associate’s degree in electrical engineering/technology or construction management.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Able to track and organize projects and prioritize work.

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

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Electrical engineering/technology or construction management

Job description

Interstates invites you to join as an Assistant Project Manager Intern for the summer of 2026, supporting the Project Manager and project team on a major industrial project in Topeka, KS. You will gain hands-on experience in project controls, scheduling, and coordination under direct supervision.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering/Technology, offering onboarding, career coaching, and a path to full-time opportunities after