Internship – PMO – Project Management Office

APM Terminals is part of Maersk an integrated transport and logistics company and a global leader in container shipping and ports with a presence in 67 terminal facilities in 38 countries on five continents. APM Terminals Los Angeles is the largest container port terminal in the Western Hemisphere featuring over 507 acres of world-class infrastructure. We are a peoples business where diversity of thought skills and experiences of our over 20000 employees bring to work every day is what makes a positive difference we call it APM Terminals Way of Working which drives us through a never-ending cycle of change and improvement fueled by exceptional and engaged people. APM Terminals Los Angeles is moving towards a terminal automation footprint and our internship program is designed to enhance a students work experience both technically and personally ready for the challenge Join us!

Work Schedule: Interns will work full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year. No overtime.

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Location: 2500 Navy Way Terminal Island CA 90731

PURPOSE:

Under supervision the Project Management Intern will support the PMO team in the planning execution and financial tracking of projects ranging from low to high complexity. The intern will gain exposure to project design construction and commissioning activities and will assist in troubleshooting project-related challenges. This role offers hands-on experience with project methodologies and financial processes including payment application reviews and internal system workflows.

OVERALL JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

Under supervision you may perform the following:

• Support project managers in the execution and coordination of engineering and construction projects.
• Assist in identifying and troubleshooting project risks and issues.
• Participate in project planning scheduling and documentation. Learn and apply project management methodologies.
• Help track project budgets review payment applications and process financial transactions.
• Attend project meetings and assist with minutes and action tracking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Other learning ad hoc projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Education actively enrolled in an accredited bachelors degree program at a University/College with a STEM or business focus (Engineering Construction Management Industrial Engineering or related discipline preferred).
• Skills preferred: Interest in project management or construction. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with scheduling tools or financial systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Collaboration Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Functional Excellence Good organizational skills and ability to follow directions.

DIMENSIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.

General office setting typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work usually at a computer terminal with short breaks or lunch period. However there may be some bending/stooping reaching above shoulder level walking; standing; carrying of light items such as papers books or packages of up to 25 pounds. Should be able to hear & speak clearly using phone / headset to communicate with customers; be able to navigate view & enter information on the computer.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will have to withstand exposure to outdoor/adverse working conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally noisy.

APM Terminals is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Internships are to provide meaningful training and work experience for college/Masters/PhD students pursuing academic studies. Interns are not eligible for employee benefits. Interns are at will and can be terminated at the discretion of the company with or without cause or with or without prior notice.

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APM Terminals is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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