Assistant Project Manager Intern - Aberdeen, SD - Interstates, Inc.

Are you ready to jumpstart your career with a leader in industrial electrical engineering, construction, and automation?

As a Assistant Project Manager Intern at Interstates, you'll work closely with our field crews to keep projects on track and ensure we deliver excellent work to clients, all while taking on some of the toughest challenges in the industry.

Here, integrity, trust and safety are always top of mind. Our work is exciting, and every single day is different. We will work together to solve problems, and we'll provide you with the training and support you need to craft a strong career path. You'll do it all at a dynamic, growing company that provides you with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.

At Interstates, our success starts with yours.

• Assist the Project Manager and jobsite leadership in managerial and leadership functions on the project
• Run project control systems for the benefit of the project team
• CPM schedule creation and updating/communicating
• Last Planner/White Board crew scheduling
• RFI's, submittals, meeting minutes, and other site communication
• Act as a project analyst; assess project controls information and assist jobsite leadership in problem solving and alternate methods to achieve project success
• Provide estimating take-offs and other support for analysis and change orders
• Attend client meetings onsite and collaborate with trade contractors
• Prepare information for, and participate in, monthly project reviews
• Assist in procurement and expediting of materials and subcontracts
• Promote the Interstates safety culture daily

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Two years’ experience in the construction industry 
• Able to track and organize projects and prioritize work
• Open to continuously adjusting project systems to plan and deliver projects successfully
• Strong team building, interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills
• Comfortable speaking in front of clients, peers, and managers

Education: Pursuing a Bachelor's or associate's degree in electrical engineering/technology, construction management, Business, or Business Administration. 

Travel: This position will work out of our Aberdeen, SD office, making occasional trip out to jobsites near the area. 

 Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like 

• Caring co-workers treat each other like family
• Be treated like an individual, not just a number
• Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
• Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
• Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates

Our Why:

• Providing opportunities for our people
• Making a difference with our clients
• Pursuing a better way

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation
• Competitive Pay 
• Bonus Incentives
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities

Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.