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Project Management Intern

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Compensation
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Location
Des Moines, IA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
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Job overview

The Project Management Intern works with PDM’s estimating and project management team to learn the basics of both disciplines. The role includes exposure to estimating, project administration, project handoffs, and communication with internal groups, clients, and vendors. The intern reports to the Director of Project Fulfillment and is intended for a college student pursuing a four-year degree in a construction-related field.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeBluebeamEstimatingProject ManagementNavigating Drawings and SpecificationsVendor PricingProject AdministrationDocument ControlProject Communication

Qualifications

Currently a College StudentFour-Year Degree in Construction or Related Field

Full job description

Project Management Intern

Des Moines, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=220+SE+6th+Street+Des+Moines+IA+USA+50309)

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Description

Reports to:Director of Project Fulfillment

Position Summary:The Project Management Intern will work closely with our estimating/project management team. The internship will provide the opportunity to gain an understanding of the basics of both disciplines.

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

  • Relationship Building:We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.

  • Accountability:We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.

  • Urgency:We operate with a sense of urgency.

  • Innovation:We embrace growth and change.

  • Create Return on Efforts:We create positive results on all our efforts.

  • Pillars:1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities and Duties:

Estimating

  • Understand the long range production schedule on how that ties to sales effort

  • Become familiar with Plan Room and provide bidding opportunities

  • Learn the sales order process and perform as necessary

  • Understand how to navigate drawings and specs as it relates to our business

  • Manage outside vendor pricing efforts

Project Management

  • Perform duties as it relates to the Project Administration efforts including Submittals, RFI’s, Change orders.

  • Attend job meetings with lead Project Manager and take necessary minutes.

  • Participate in project handoffs and review the contract documents to generate or confirm scope of work.

  • File documents per PDM’s document control under the direction of the Project Coordinator.

  • Participate in daily project communication efforts with internal groups and external clients and partner vendors.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Knowledge & Skills:Microsoft Office, Bluebeam,

Education:Currently a college student pursuing a 4-year degree in a construction related field.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

PDM is an equal opportunity employer.

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