About the role
Aspen Fiber Networks Project Management Intern (Preconstruction & Bidding)
Aspen Fiber Networks is excited to offer a part-time internship opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual to join our team as a Project Management Intern (Preconstruction & Bidding). This role is ideal for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in project management within the technology and telecommunications industry, while working directly on real-world structured cabling and infrastructure projects.
Role Overview
As a Project Management Intern, you will support the early stages of project development and preconstruction, working closely with internal teams and external partners. This role sits at the intersection of project management, operations, and project development, with a strong focus on execution and coordination. You will be responsible for identifying project opportunities, gathering and organizing project data, coordinating with general contractors, and supporting the bidding process. This includes assisting with project planning, obtaining specifications and plans, and helping ensure projects move forward efficiently. This is a high-impact, production-based role where your work directly contributes to active projects and revenue opportunities. You will gain valuable exposure to project workflows, industry tools, and best practices, while developing strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Key Accountabilities
- Project & Contractor Research: Identify and build profiles for General Contractors (GCs), gather company information, websites, and key contacts, and maintain accurate records in D-Tools
- Contact Development: Identify and collect contact information for estimators, project managers, and preconstruction teams, and build and maintain a database of industry contacts
- Outreach & Coordination: Contact GCs to identify the correct point of contact, understand vendor onboarding requirements, and discover active and upcoming bid opportunities
- Preconstruction Support: Request and obtain project plans, specifications, and access to bid portals (Procore, Building Connected, etc.)
- Proposal & Bid Support: Assist in preparing project proposals based on scope (endpoints), submit bid applications and documentation, and track bid opportunities and submission status
- Data Management: Accurately enter and update all information in D-Tools, including contacts, projects, bid opportunities, and vendor application processes
Performance Expectations
This is a production-based role with clear hourly targets. You will:
- Maintain consistent activity during working hours
- Complete structured outreach, data entry, and proposal work
- Contribute to project pipeline growth, bid opportunities, and data accuracy and completeness
Requirements
Required Traits
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable making phone calls and sending emails
- Strong follow-through and accountability
- Able to manage multiple tasks and track progress
- Self-motivated and consistent
Preferred (Not Required)
- Interest in construction, telecommunications, structured cabling, or project management
- Familiarity with CRM tools or data entry systems
- Experience with research or coordination roles
What You'll Gain
- Real-world experience in construction and infrastructure projects
- Exposure to preconstruction, bidding, and project development
- Hands-on experience with industry tools and processes
- Opportunity to directly impact live projects and business growth
Why This Role Matters
Your work will directly help secure new projects, expand our contractor network, and improve how projects are planned and executed.
Benefits
- Training & Development