Project Manager Intern - Summer 2026

LEWCO•Sandusky, OH

23h

About The Position

We are seeking a Summer 2026 Project Manager Intern! This is a paid internship. SUMMARY: Individuals in this position will support the project manager in coordinating and executing customer projects. This internship provides exposure to project planning, communication with cross-functional teams, and the fundamentals of managing engineering projects from concept to completion. The intern will work under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager to gain practical experience in scheduling, documentation, and customer support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist Senior Project Manager with project planning, scheduling, and coordination of tasks. Review customer specifications, quotes, and orders for completeness and accuracy under supervision. Support the development of project timelines, milestone tracking, and resource planning. Participate in internal and external meetings to observe and assist in project communication and follow-up. Help prepare project documentation such as meeting minutes, progress updates, and change order summaries. Assist with data collection and cost tracking related to project budgets and performance metrics. Participate in design and production meetings to gain an understanding of project flow and engineering collaboration. Support communication between departments (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, etc.) to ensure timely project execution. Shadow senior Project Managers to learn how to manage project scope, schedule, and deliverables. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Engineering department.

Requirements

Strong interest in project management within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Basic understanding of engineering principles and processes.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Microsoft Project or other project management software is a plus.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Must have proficient reading and writing skills in English.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to engineering and project calculations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is required.
Ability to review historical data and adapt it to new situations is required.
Must have good problem solving skills and the ability to manage and complete multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Project Manager with project planning, scheduling, and coordination of tasks.
Review customer specifications, quotes, and orders for completeness and accuracy under supervision.
Support the development of project timelines, milestone tracking, and resource planning.
Participate in internal and external meetings to observe and assist in project communication and follow-up.
Help prepare project documentation such as meeting minutes, progress updates, and change order summaries.
Assist with data collection and cost tracking related to project budgets and performance metrics.
Participate in design and production meetings to gain an understanding of project flow and engineering collaboration.
Support communication between departments (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, etc.) to ensure timely project execution.
Shadow senior Project Managers to learn how to manage project scope, schedule, and deliverables.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Engineering department.