Intern - Project Management

Project Management Intern
Summer Internship Program Department: Project Operations
Reports To: Project Manager
Location: Houston, TX, with potential travel to project sites across Texas
Employment Type: Paid Summer Intern (10–12 Weeks)
With over 18 years of experience, Hays Electrical Services is a nationally recognized electrical contractor delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable electrical solutions across commercial, industrial, and specialty markets. Licensed in multiple states and trusted by leading general contractors, Hays is built on a foundation of safety, excellence, drive, communication, and client focus.
Our Summer Internship Program gives students hands-on exposure to real projects, a dedicated mentor and supervisor, and the chance to build a defined deliverable presented to leadership at the end of the summer — with strong performers considered for full-time roles after graduation.
## Position Summary
The Project Management Intern will support the project management team on active electrical construction projects, gaining hands-on exposure to how a project is planned, budgeted, coordinated, and delivered from start to finish. This role works closely with project managers, superintendents, and field teams, offering a well-rounded look at both the office and field sides of running a project.
## Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Documentation
- Assist project managers with maintaining project schedules and tracking milestones and deliverables.
- Support submittal, RFI, and change order tracking, routing, and follow-up.
- Help maintain project files, contracts, and documentation in the project management system.
Budget & Cost Support
- Assist with tracking committed costs, change orders, and budget-to-actual comparisons.
- Support pay application preparation and reconciliation against subcontractor and vendor invoices.
Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination
- Support subcontractor compliance tracking, including insurance, licensing, and lien waivers.
- Assist with procurement coordination for materials and equipment tied to project schedules.
Meetings & Communication
- Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and action item logs for project meetings.
- Support communication between the project team, field staff, clients, and vendors.

Qualifications & Skills

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working with both office and field teams

Preferred

- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar project management software
- Prior construction internship, co-op, or trade background
- Basic understanding of contracts, submittals, and change order processes

Internship Program Details

- Paid, 10–12 week summer program (early June – mid-August)
- Assigned supervisor for day-to-day work plus a separate mentor for informal guidance and support
- Company-wide orientation, weekly lunch-and-learns with department leaders, and a mid-summer check-in
- Capstone project presented to department and executive leadership in the final week
- Strong performers — particularly graduating seniors — will be considered for full-time offers

## Why Join Hays Electrical Services?
At Hays Electrical Services, you're joining a team that values professionalism, accountability, and growth. As part of our Summer Internship Program, you'll get real project exposure, direct mentorship, and a genuine look at what a career at Hays could look like.
Program Includes:
- Competitive paid internship wage
- Dedicated mentor and supervisor throughout the program
- Cross-department exposure through lunch-and-learns and cohort events
- Capstone project and final presentation to leadership
- Consideration for full-time employment upon graduation