Assistant Project Manager Intern (Rochester, MN) - Summer 2027

Egan Company • Rochester, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Egan Company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager Intern for its Southern Minnesota Electrical team in Rochester, Minnesota, for Summer 2027. The 12-week internship offers hands-on experience with electrical construction projects in healthcare, industrial, agriculture, education, and commercial markets. Interns work alongside industry professionals and take part in a jobsite ride-along, an Insights Discovery Workshop, mentorship opportunities, and other internship activities. Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate school and extracurricular schedules.

The intern collaborates with project teams to plan, set up, and manage construction projects and learns project management practices and systems, including Milestone Based Delivery. Under the guidance of senior staff, the role supports project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, jobsite meetings, estimating, billing, project closeout, customer relationships, safety, document analysis, change requests, and administrative processes. The role also involves working with other Egan groups and participating in the summer internship program.

Most work is performed in the Rochester office, with visits to jobsites as needed. Travel to jobsites and client sites may be required. The position is temporary and pays $23.00 per hour. It does not include company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance. The posting notes earned paid sick and safe time, mental healthcare and family support, professional development opportunities, and community volunteer events.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a two- or four-year degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Construction, Design, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of construction and/or general business experience.
• Travel to jobsites and client sites may be required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for the industry.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.
• Ability to anticipate and adjust to changing priorities and methods, and willingness to take on new tasks and challenges.
• Excellent MS Office and Google Suite skills, and ability and desire to learn new software systems.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, traverse uneven ground, and bend, kneel, and twist frequently.
• Ability to work around loud noise, dirt, and exposure to the elements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to plan, set up, and manage construction projects.
• Learn and use Egan’s project management systems and processes, including Milestone Based Delivery (MBD).
• Assist senior staff with managing projects from start to finish.
• Help set up projects to meet or exceed budget and timing goals.
• Order equipment and materials.
• Attend jobsite meetings.
• Learn to manage people in various trades on jobsites.
• Prepare billings in Great Plains.
• Assist with estimating jobs and closing them out with maximum 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 day-to-day administrative items as directed, including supply requisitions, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, and take-offs.
• Build internal partnerships and collaborate with other Egan groups to support the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Use a basic understanding of financials and reporting to support a project manager’s 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 their family.
• Regular learning and development opportunities, both on the job and as part of the summer internship program.
• Community volunteer events through the “Beyond the Jobsite” program.
• Accrued paid Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) for certain sickness- and safety-related reasons.
• The temporary internship does not include company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed