Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure – Intern - I

Smart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey building automation and electrical power monitoring solutions for mission-critical colocation and hyperscale data centers. The Project Manager Intern supports project delivery through documentation, scheduling, cost tracking, meeting coordination, stakeholder communication, and project closeout while receiving mentorship and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day execution of assigned projects, from kickoff through closeout activities
• Support project initiation tasks such as organizing scope documents, contract files, submittals, and execution plans
• Help prepare, distribute, and track project documentation including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and action-item logs
• Learn to read and navigate contract documents, drawings, and technical documentation with PM guidance
• Flag issues, open questions, and potential constraints to the supervising Project Manager promptly
• Assist with tracking labor, material, and subcontractor costs against project budgets
• Help maintain cost logs, purchase order records, and forecasting spreadsheets
• Support preparation of change order documentation and backup materials for PM and client review
• Learn the fundamentals of project financial reporting and margin management through hands-on assignments
• Assist in updating project schedules and milestone trackers under PM direction
• Help monitor progress against schedule and compile status inputs from field and internal teams
• Support preparation of weekly status reports, dashboards, and lookahead summaries
• Learn how risks are identified, logged, and mitigated on active projects
• Attend project meetings with clients, GCs, subcontractors, and internal teams; capture and distribute minutes and action items
• Help coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, and follow-ups
• Communicate professionally with internal team members and, as appropriate, external stakeholders
• Participate in structured onboarding, mentorship check-ins, and training on company tools and standards
• Complete an end-of-term project or presentation summarizing work performed and lessons learned
• Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and ask questions proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in construction, mission-critical infrastructure, data centers, or building automation / controls
• Active enrollment in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (recent graduates within 6 months may be considered)
• rising junior or senior preferred
• exposure to project management platforms (e.g., Procore, MS Project, BIM 360, or similar) is a plus but not required
• Prior internship, co-op, part-time work, or campus leadership experience is a plus but not required
• A valid driver's license is preferred
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Coursework in project management, construction, engineering, or scheduling is a plus