College Intern - Facilities Construction Project Management

SRP • Tempe, AZ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The College Intern position provides students with practical work experience while supporting departmental projects and business objectives. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, interns apply academic knowledge in a professional environment, develop technical and professional skills, and gain exposure to SRP’s operations, culture, and the utility industry.

This intern will assist Project Managers with facilities construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle. The role supports project documentation, tracking, reporting, stakeholder coordination, project controls, procurement, contract administration, invoice processing, and project communications. Interns must remain enrolled and meet the academic eligibility requirements. Work hours range from 15 to 40 per week based on business needs and manager discretion, and employees must follow department schedules and location requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and build positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to organize work, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Remain enrolled and successfully complete at least six credit hours at the 100 level or above per semester or equivalent academic term, and provide enrollment and academic documentation as requested.
• Commit to working 15 to 40 hours per week based on business needs and manager discretion.
• Follow department-established work schedules and location requirements, including onsite, hybrid, or remote arrangements.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States; SRP does not sponsor H1B, OPT, or other employment-related visas.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational knowledge or coursework relevant to the assigned department.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or other tools relevant to the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, coordinating, and executing facilities construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Support maintenance of project documentation, including schedules, meeting minutes, action item logs, RFIs, submittals, correspondence, and closeout records.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables to support project tracking, reporting, and successful outcomes.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, and project teams.
• Assist with project controls, procurement activities, contract administration, invoice processing, and preparation of presentations and other project-related communications.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Access to a recreation and fitness facility.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs; college interns are eligible to receive $1,000 per calendar year.
• Competitive pay and performance incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED