Project Management Intern

Role, Function & Organization

The Intern will support their department by assisting with various tasks including administrative, project coordination, and research activities. This position offers exposure to the company and industry through hands-on learning, training, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Interns will gain insight into company operations, develop professional skills, and contribute to ongoing projects while learning about industry tools, trends, and workflows.

At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart -- Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom -- Insightful, Integrity -- Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage -- Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility -- Modest and Respectful, Passion -- Unfailing Dedication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Learning & Development:

• Shadow various professionals to gain insight into specific roles and processes
• Participate in training opportunities, meetings, and jobsite visits (as applicable)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop effective communication and teamwork skills

Departmental Support:

• Assist various teams with day-to-day administrative and project-based tasks
• Support document organization, data entry, and reporting for active job sites or internal initiatives
• Help prepare materials for various projects as assigned
• Participate in meetings, jobsite visits, and other learning opportunities to gain exposure to the department, company, and industry

Research & Business Insight:

• Conduct research and learn about industry trends, tools, and business-relevant topics
• Learn about company services, operations, and departmental workflows

Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination:

• Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
• Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
• Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
• Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in their related field
• Some previous, relevant experience preferred

Experience, Skill and Abilities

• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity -- both are non-negotiable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
• Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of people
• Ability to gain trust and respect of employees and supervisors throughout all levels of the organization
• Ability to reason and think logically in problem solving.
• Professional and positive attitude toward responsibilities and coworkers
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize various daily responsibilities
• Detail-oriented individual with ability to prioritize and organize work for ensured follow-through
• Ability to update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Dependent on role.
• Office environment requiring sitting and standing. Possible, occasional travel to various construction sites, exposing employee to outdoor elements, noise and the need to stand and walk.