Project Management Intern

Job Summary/Objective:

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?

Key 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.
• You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.
• You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and community service /volunteer initiatives.
• You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to a world-class program community.
• Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.

Project Summary

This position will support the Construction Planning Services team in building Standard Operating Procedures and dashboards to track Opportunities and Projects as they move through our Sales and Production funnel. This individual must be a self-starter, be comfortable working individually and as part of a team, have the ability to proactively identify problems and propose effective solutions, and have excellent communication and analytical skills.

Description of Responsibilities

• Research and identify alternatives, best practices, and solutions for tracking Projects through the Sales and Production Funnel
• Compare and contrast the tools and methods for tracking Projects
• Propose SOPs for Project Tracking for commercial and production
• Work in Salesforce, Microsoft Planner, and other systems to map Project Progression
• Propose metrics and tracking methods for job completions to improve customer satisfaction
• Support internal and external communication through the building of dashboards and trackers

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
• Proven working experience in a team environment is a plus
• Experience in systems thinking and process management
• Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Reliable transportation to and from work