Intern - Project Management

HoustonOn-site

AI Summary

The Project Management Intern supports the project management team on active electrical construction projects, assisting with schedules, submittals, RFIs, change orders, budget tracking, subcontractor compliance, and meeting coordination from planning through delivery.

About this role

Project Management Intern
Summer Internship ProgramDepartment: Project Operations
Reports To: Project Manager
Location: Houston, TX, with potential travel to project sites across Texas
Employment Type: Paid Summer Intern (10–12 Weeks)
With over 18 years of experience, Hays Electrical Services is a nationally recognized electrical contractor delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable electrical solutions across commercial, industrial, and specialty markets. Licensed in multiple states and trusted by leading general contractors, Hays is built on a foundation of safety, excellence, drive, communication, and client focus.
Our Summer Internship Program gives students hands-on exposure to real projects, a dedicated mentor and supervisor, and the chance to build a defined deliverable presented to leadership at the end of the summer — with strong performers considered for full-time roles after graduation.

Position Summary

The Project Management Intern will support the project management team on active electrical construction projects, gaining hands-on exposure to how a project is planned, budgeted, coordinated, and delivered from start to finish. This role works closely with project managers, superintendents, and field teams, offering a well-rounded look at both the office and field sides of running a project.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Documentation

Assist project managers with maintaining project schedules and tracking milestones and deliverables.
Support submittal, RFI, and change order tracking, routing, and follow-up.
Help maintain project files, contracts, and documentation in the project management system.

Budget & Cost Support

Assist with tracking committed costs, change orders, and budget-to-actual comparisons.
Support pay application preparation and reconciliation against subcontractor and vendor invoices.

Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination

Support subcontractor compliance tracking, including insurance, licensing, and lien waivers.
Assist with procurement coordination for materials and equipment tied to project schedules.

Meetings & Communication

Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and action item logs for project meetings.
Support communication between the project team, field staff, clients, and vendors.

Qualifications & Skills

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working with both office and field teams

Preferred

Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar project management software
Prior construction internship, co-op, or trade background
Basic understanding of contracts, submittals, and change order processes

Internship Program Details

Paid, 10–12 week summer program (early June – mid-August)
Assigned supervisor for day-to-day work plus a separate mentor for informal guidance and support
Company-wide orientation, weekly lunch-and-learns with department leaders, and a mid-summer check-in
Capstone project presented to department and executive leadership in the final week
Strong performers — particularly graduating seniors — will be considered for full-time offers

Why Join Hays Electrical Services?

At Hays Electrical Services, you're joining a team that values professionalism, accountability, and growth. As part of our Summer Internship Program, you'll get real project exposure, direct mentorship, and a genuine look at what a career at Hays could look like.
Program Includes:

Competitive paid internship wage
Dedicated mentor and supervisor throughout the program
Cross-department exposure through lunch-and-learns and cohort events
Capstone project and final presentation to leadership
Consideration for full-time employment upon graduation

Skills

BluebeamBudget-to-actual TrackingChange Order ManagementExcelLien WaiversMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordPay ApplicationsProcoreProcurement CoordinationProject SchedulingRFI TrackingSubcontractor ComplianceSubmittal Tracking

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