Assistant Project Manager Intern (Electrical Outdoor) - Summer 2027

Egan Company • Champlin, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Egan Company is hiring a Summer 2027 Assistant Project Manager Intern for its Electrical Outdoor team. The team works on outdoor electrical infrastructure, including traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, roadway lighting, freeway monitoring systems, and airport electrical installations. Interns gain hands-on exposure to projects such as highway improvements, utility infrastructure, airfield lighting, and traffic management systems. The 12-week summer internship has flexible start and end dates to accommodate school and extracurricular schedules, and includes a jobsite ride-along, an Insights Discovery Workshop, mentorship opportunities, and other intern activities.

The intern will work with project teams and senior staff to learn how construction projects are planned, set up, managed, and closed out. The position is based mostly in Egan’s Champlin office, with visits to jobsites as needed; travel to jobsite and client sites may be required. This is a temporary position and does not include company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance. The pay rate is $23.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a two- or four-year degree in Construction Management, Electrical Construction, Electrical Design, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of construction and/or general business experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.
• Able to anticipate and adjust to changing priorities and methods.
• Willing to learn new ideas and concepts and take on new tasks and challenges.
• Excellent MS Office and Google Suite skills, and the ability and desire to learn new software systems.
• Travel to jobsites and client sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to plan, set up, and manage construction projects.
• Navigate and use Egan’s project management systems and processes.
• Observe, learn, and assist senior staff with managing projects from start to finish.
• Help set up projects to meet or exceed budgetary and timing goals.
• Order equipment and materials.
• Assist with job closeout to support profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and foster long-term customer relationships through quality work.
• Promote a positive safety culture by following Egan’s safety policies.
• Participate in construction document analysis to develop clear and consistent interpretations.
• Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures.
• Assist with change orders, project billings, and change request pricing.
• Process administrative items as directed, including supply requisitions, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, and take-offs.
• Build internal partnerships and collaborate with other Egan groups in support of the company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Use a basic understanding of financials and reporting to support a project manager’s related responsibilities.
• Actively participate in Egan’s Summer Internship Program and activities.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as requested or needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive mental healthcare and support for the employee and family.
• Regular learning and development opportunities on the job and as part of the summer internship program.
• Volunteer events through the “Beyond the Jobsite” community involvement program.
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), accruing paid leave for certain sickness- and safety-related reasons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree