Project Management Intern

Southwire Company LLC • NC

82d • $18 - $23

About The Position

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to help early career professionals bring together formal learning and productive work to improve their ability to transition from school to work. Southwire provides interns and co-ops with 'real world' applications of their academic studies, helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment after graduation. Each student will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of study and be responsible for developing a timeline, progress updates, and final delivery in a senior leadership expo. Note: All new interns and co-ops must begin in the summer rotation. Ready to explore new horizons in your own development as a Southwire Intern or Co-op and help us power what’s possible?

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar) is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in infrastructure, energy, or process improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.
• Collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational leaders.
• Provide a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and offboarding experience.
• Be assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and community service/volunteer initiatives.
• Impact the future of the organization while being exposed to a world-class program community.
• Assist in planning, tracking, and reporting on HV project delivery timelines and milestones.
• Support documentation and process mapping for project workflows and improvements.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to status updates and action tracking.
• Help analyze project performance metrics and identify areas for optimization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and support project execution.
• Contribute to the development of project dashboards, presentations, and reports.
• Perform administrative tasks related to project documentation and compliance.

Benefits

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree