Assistant Project Manager Intern - Manufacturing

Interstates • Fort Collins, CO

5d

About The Position

Interstates is seeking an Assistant Project Manager Intern for summer 2026. The intern provides direct support to a Project Manager or department under the Project Manager’s direction and works under direct supervision, assisting with defined phases of project management. The role supports industrial projects and project teams through project controls, scheduling, documentation, analysis, procurement, and coordination with clients and trade contractors.

Interstates describes the internship as an opportunity to work on major industrial projects, take part in an onboarding week with project management interns, and receive hands-on development and career coaching. The company states that it hires interns with the intent of bringing them on full-time after graduation.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in electrical engineering/technology or construction management.
• Strong team-building, interpersonal, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to track and organize projects and prioritize work.
• Comfort speaking in front of clients, peers, and managers.
• Willingness to continuously adjust project systems to plan and deliver projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and jobsite leadership with managerial and leadership functions on the project.
• Run project control systems for the benefit of the project team.
• Create and update CPM schedules and communicate schedule information.
• Support Last Planner/White Board crew scheduling.
• Manage or assist with RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and other site communication.
• Assess project controls information and assist jobsite leadership with problem solving and identifying alternate methods to achieve project success.
• Provide estimating take-offs and other support for analysis and change orders.
• Attend onsite client meetings and collaborate with trade contractors.
• Prepare information for and participate in monthly project reviews.
• Assist with procurement and expediting of materials and subcontracts.
• Promote Interstates’ safety culture in daily work.

Benefits

• Hands-on development and career coaching.
• Participation in an onboarding week with other project management interns.
• Opportunity to work on major industrial projects.
• Interstates states that it hires interns with the intent to bring them on full-time upon graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree