Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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 by assisting with documentation, scheduling, cost tracking, meeting coordination, reporting, and stakeholder communication under the guidance of an experienced Project Manager.
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
Skills
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (rising junior or senior preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication
- 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
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working on a computer
- Ability to move through offices, job sites, and warehouse environments as needed
- Ability to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds
- A valid driver's license is preferred; any air travel requires REAL ID–compliant identification or a passport
- 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)
- Coursework in project management, construction, engineering, or scheduling is a plus
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); 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
- Travel is not required for this role; occasional site visits (up to 5–10%) may be offered as a learning opportunity where practical
Benefits
- Remote – work virtually from anywhere in the United States
- Direct mentorship from experienced Project Managers in the mission-critical / data center industry
- Hands-on experience with live projects, real deliverables, and industry-standard tools
- Structured feedback and an end-of-term performance review
- Professional development opportunities and exposure to program-level operations
- Potential consideration for full-time Assistant Project Manager opportunities upon graduation, based on performance and business needs
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
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