Project Controls Internship

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

I. Job Summary

At WM early career talent is more than the future of our businesstheyre a vital part of our present. WMs Summer Internship Program is a 12-week paid experience designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world application. Interns are empowered from day one to contribute meaningfully explore new areas of the business and grow their professional skillsets in a supportive purpose-driven environment.

The Internship Experience

As a WM Intern you wont be sitting on the sidelines youll be in the mix. You will work alongside experienced professionals on real projects that make an impact for WM. Youll get real-world experience in key aspects of our business including a meaningful project youll own and present to senior leaders at the end of the summer while discovering what were all about. Outside of your core work youll join skill-building workshops connect with leaders through executive roundtables and build community with fellow interns from across the country. When summer wraps- the connection doesnt stop there. Youll walk away with meaningful experience for your resume a strong network and a clear path to stay connected to future opportunities at WM. Come build your career with us!

About the Project Controls Team

This 12-week internship plan is designed for college students seeking hands-on experience in Project Controls that will also provide exposure to overall Project Management. The program will be structured as a series of rotations through the core functions of Project Controls: Estimating Risk Management Schedule Management and Cost Management. The program will culminate in a collaboratively selected capstone project that will empower interns to integrate their learnings and experience into a meaningful value-driven initiative.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. General Overview to the Team and the Program
- Assist with cost estimation exercises and estimate build-ups
- Participate in review meetings and learn about estimateclassifications
- Support preparation of risk registers and mitigation plans
- Participate in risk workshops and status updates
- Attend schedule review sessions and progress trackingmeetings
- Assist with cost tracking forecasting and reporting
- Analyze variances and support monthly cost reviews
Mentorship and Support
Throughout the internship students will be paired with mentors in each rotation attend weekly check-ins and have access to additional training resources. The program aims to foster both professional growth and practical skills relevant to a career in Project Controls or Project Management.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

Interns must have a High school diploma or GED (accredited) and be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelors degree (accredited) in a field of study relevant to the internship.

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands physical and occupational risks and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers phones copy machines etc.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for please click Apply.

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionI. Job SummaryAt WM early career talent is more than the future of our businesstheyre a vital part of our present. WMs Summer Internship Program is a 12-week paid experience designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world application. Interns are empowered from day one to contribute...

Description

I. Job Summary

The Internship Experience

About the Project Controls Team

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. General Overview to the Team and the Program
- Assist with cost estimation exercises and estimate build-ups
- Participate in review meetings and learn about estimateclassifications
- Support preparation of risk registers and mitigation plans
- Participate in risk workshops and status updates
- Attend schedule review sessions and progress trackingmeetings
- Assist with cost tracking forecasting and reporting
- Analyze variances and support monthly cost reviews
Mentorship and Support
Throughout the internship students will be paired with mentors in each rotation attend weekly check-ins and have access to additional training resources. The program aims to foster both professional growth and practical skills relevant to a career in Project Controls or Project Management.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

Interns must have a High school diploma or GED (accredited) and be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelors degree (accredited) in a field of study relevant to the internship.

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers phones copy machines etc.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for please click Apply.

Required Experience:

Intern

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