Project Controls Intern (4D Planning & Visual Scheduling)

A.P. Moller - Maersk • Elizabeth, NJ

16h

About The Position

APM Terminals is seeking a Project Controls Intern to support their team on a major infrastructure program. The intern will help build a visual, model-based project schedule to enhance clarity, planning, and decision-making. This role involves working at the intersection of design models and schedule data, transitioning from traditional PowerPoint-based timelines to 4D planning that visually demonstrates construction sequencing and phasing. The position offers hands-on exposure to digital planning tools used to communicate complex project information across engineering, planning, and delivery teams. APM Terminals is a global leader in port and terminal operations, committed to continuous improvement, Lean principles, and fostering a dynamic learning culture.

Requirements

• Continuous improvement mindset: naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day
• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
• Foundational understanding of BIM or 3D modeling tools such as Revit, Navisworks, or similar platforms
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with complex datasets across models and schedules
• A structured, analytical thinker who enjoys translating technical information into clear, visual outputs

Nice To Haves

• Interest in project planning and scheduling, with exposure to Primavera P6 or similar tools

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Controls team in integrating 3D design models with schedule data using tools such as Synchro or Navisworks
• Assist in developing 4D visualizations that clearly communicate construction sequencing, phasing, and dependencies
• Help structure, clean, and align schedule activities to ensure consistency between planning data and model elements
• Produce clear visual outputs, including animations and snapshots, for internal reviews, reporting, and stakeholder discussions
• Coordinate with engineering and design teams to obtain, review, and validate model inputs
• Contribute to improving how the team transitions from traditional PowerPoint-based schedules to model-based visual planning
• Support documentation of lessons learned to enable scaling of 4D planning across future project scopes

Benefits

• dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel
• commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles
• opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers
• diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work
• Exposure to a major infrastructure program where digital planning and visualization directly support real construction sequencing and decision-making
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard project controls, scheduling, and BIM-based tools in a live project environment
• A structured internship with clear success criteria, mentorship from experienced project controls professionals, and meaningful deliverables
• A supportive environment that values balance, learning, and collaboration across engineering, planning, and delivery teams
• committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities
• value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law
• committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking
• equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law
• happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process

What This Job Offers

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