Construction Project Management Intern

SPX Technologies • Overland Park, KS

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Construction Project Management team as a 2027 summer intern, where you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting large-scale construction projects while learning the fundamentals of project planning, scheduling, and execution. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Business, or related fields who want exposure to real-world project delivery in a global manufacturing environment. Track project progress by updating schedules, monitoring unit completion, and aligning deliverables with customer and market expectations. Support project managers in coordinating with engineers, materials managers, logistics coordinators, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution. Assist with onboarding and implementing new technologies, process improvements, and initiatives that enhance project delivery. Participate in activities within the Estimating group; work on change orders and submittits packages Respond to customer requests for quotations (RFQs) and gain exposure to the commercial side of project management. This internship provides the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, sharpen organizational and communication skills, and build practical knowledge of construction project workflows. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or other related field
• Coursework in construction management, project controls, or civil/structural engineering
• Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with project scheduling tools
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or similar)

Responsibilities

• Track project progress by updating schedules, monitoring unit completion, and aligning deliverables with customer and market expectations.
• Support project managers in coordinating with engineers, materials managers, logistics coordinators, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution.
• Assist with onboarding and implementing new technologies, process improvements, and initiatives that enhance project delivery.
• Participate in activities within the Estimating group; work on change orders and submittals packages.
• Respond to customer requests for quotations (RFQs) and gain exposure to the commercial side of project management.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
• Housing stipends for students who are not local to the Kansas City area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern