Assistant Project Manager Intern (Electrical Special Projects) - Summer 2027

Egan Company • Champlin, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Egan’s Electrical Special Projects team is seeking an Assistant Project Manager Intern for its 12-week summer internship program. The intern will gain hands-on experience with a wide range of electrical construction projects, working alongside industry professionals and participating in intern activities such as a jobsite ride-along, an Insights Discovery Workshop, and mentorship opportunities. Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate school and extracurricular schedules.

The role is performed mostly in Egan’s Champlin office, with regular visits to jobsites and customer sites as needed. The position is temporary and offers a pay rate of $23.00 per hour. It provides practical learning and career development opportunities but does not include company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a two-year 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.
• Travel to jobsites and client sites may be required.
• 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.
• Willingness 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.

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 in managing projects from start to finish.
• Help set up projects to meet or exceed budget and schedule goals.
• Order equipment and materials.
• Attend jobsite meetings.
• Learn to manage people in various trades on jobsites.
• Support project closeout with a focus on 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 work collaboratively with other Egan groups in support of Egan’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Use a basic understanding of financials and reporting to support a project manager.
• Participate in Egan’s Summer Internship Program and activities.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as requested or needed.
• Visit jobsites and customer sites regularly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive mental healthcare and support for the employee and family.
• Regular learning and development opportunities on the job and through the summer internship program.
• Community volunteer events through the “Beyond the Jobsite” program.
• Accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) that can be used for certain sickness- and safety-related reasons.

What This Job Offers

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