Internship – PMO – Project Management Office

A.P. Moller - Maersk • Los Angeles, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

APM Terminals is part of Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company and a global leader in container shipping and ports with a presence in 67 terminal facilities in 38 countries, on five continents. APM Terminals Los Angeles is the largest container port terminal in the Western Hemisphere, featuring over 507 acres of world-class infrastructure. We are a people’s business, where diversity of thought, skills, and experiences of our over 20,000 employees bring to work every day is what makes a positive difference – we call it APM Terminals Way of Working which drives us through a never-ending cycle of change and improvement, fueled by exceptional and engaged people. APM Terminals Los Angeles is moving towards a terminal automation footprint, and our internship program is designed to enhance a students’ work experience both technically and personally – ready for the challenge? Join us! Work Schedule: Interns will work full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year. No overtime. FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt Location: 2500 Navy Way, Terminal Island, CA 90731 PURPOSE: Under supervision, the Project Management Intern will support the PMO team in the planning, execution, and financial tracking of projects ranging from low to high complexity. The intern will gain exposure to project design, construction, and commissioning activities, and will assist in troubleshooting project-related challenges. This role offers hands-on experience with project methodologies and financial processes, including payment application reviews and internal system workflows.

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Education – actively enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program at a University/College with a STEM or business focus (Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline preferred).
• Skills – preferred: Interest in project management or construction.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools or financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Collaboration – Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Functional Excellence – Good organizational skills and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in the execution and coordination of engineering and construction projects.
• Assist in identifying and troubleshooting project risks and issues.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and documentation.
• Learn and apply project management methodologies.
• Help track project budgets, review payment applications, and process financial transactions.
• Attend project meetings and assist with minutes and action tracking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Other learning ad hoc projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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