Project Manager Intern
Emery Sapp & Sons
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- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time, Internship
- Posted
- Oct 27
- 1 day ago
Career path
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About the company
Emery Sapp & Sons
Construction · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Assist project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and quality control tasks
- Help develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and progress reports
- Work with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and vendors
- Assist in monitoring project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements
- Help identify and track project risks and support mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with project teams and crew members to keep tasks moving
- Adhere to safety regulations and guidelines
What you need
- Currently enrolled in a technical school, college, or university program in engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
- Ability to follow instructions, manage multiple tasks, and work well as part of a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Punctuality and reliability
- Basic knowledge of project management concepts (scheduling, budgeting) (preferred)
Key skills
Attention to detailAbility to follow instructionsManage multiple tasksProject management conceptsSchedulingBudgetingCommunication and interpersonal skillsStrong work ethicWillingness to learnPunctuality and reliability
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Perks
- Skill development
- Mentorship
- Potential for advancement
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Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Project Manager Intern to join our team. This position is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain hands-on experience in construction project management. In this role, you will work alongside experienced project managers, learn valuable skills, and contribute to the successful delivery of our projects from conception to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Support Project Planning: Assist project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and quality control tasks across active construction projects.
Track Progress: Help develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and progress reports.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and vendors to support project success.
Ensure Compliance: Assist in monitoring project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Assist with Risk Management: Help identify and track project risks, and support the implementation of mitigation strategies.
Support Field and Office Coordination: Collaborate with project teams and crew members to keep tasks moving effectively and efficiently.
Follow Safety Protocols: Adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines to help maintain a safe work environment.
Learn and Develop Skills: Take advantage of mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities to build project management knowledge and skills.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a technical school, college, or university program in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
Ability to follow instructions, manage multiple tasks, and work well as part of a team.
Basic knowledge of project management concepts (scheduling, budgeting) is a plus but not required.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Punctuality and reliability are essential.
Duration
Typically May–August
Compensation
Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Opportunity for skill development and mentorship, with potential for advancement within the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)