Intern - Scheduling & Project Controls

Scheduling & Project Controls Intern Summer Internship Program Department: Project Controls Reports To: Project Controls 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 Scheduling & Project Controls Intern will support the team that plans, tracks, and forecasts the schedule and cost performance of active electrical construction projects. This role gives the intern exposure to how schedules are built, how progress and budgets are measured, and how project data helps leadership make decisions on commercial and mission-critical projects.Key Responsibilities

Scheduling Support

• Assist with building and updating project schedules, including milestones, durations, and logic ties.
• Help track schedule progress against baselines and prepare look-ahead schedules for field teams.

Cost & Progress Tracking

• Support tracking of labor hours, production rates, and percent complete against budget.
• Assist with change order impact analysis on cost and schedule.

Reporting & Forecasting

• Help prepare weekly and monthly project status reports, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Support cash flow and earned value reporting for project managers and leadership.

Coordination & Process Improvement

• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and procurement on schedule-critical items and deliveries.
• Help identify ways to improve scheduling templates, data collection, and reporting workflows.

Qualifications & Skills

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working both independently and alongside project and field teams

Preferred

• Familiarity with scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar
• Basic understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling
• Exposure to construction, cost control, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Interest in a career in project controls, planning, or project management

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