Project management - pmo

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Description

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. This position has a target start date of summer 2026. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

As An Associate Intern For The Project Management Office (PMO) Group, You Will Be Assigned To Work On a Project Team And Assist The Project Management And Project Controls Team Members In The Execution Of Their Project Work. This Includes, But Is Not Limited To The Following

• Assist project managers with meeting facilitation, including meeting agendas, meetings notes, and action item list tracking
• Support project managers with stakeholder coordination, including maintenance of contact lists, communication plans, email distribution lists, and MS Teams channel organization
• Support project scheduling, cost tracking, progress monitoring, and project / portfolio reporting for power-related engineering and construction projects
• Manage RFI and Submittal processing including creating a tracking log and facilitating communication between the contractor and client review team
• Participate in project site visits/walk downs and safety briefings
• Support material reservations/orders and site logistics including entering reservations, creating a log, and monitoring long lead time items
• Assist with change management including entering new items in the log and updating changes in status
• Utilize and expand your academic background in project controls and project management tools and methodologies
• Eager to learn new skills and develop knowledge to add make a valuable impact to project team operation
• Willing to engage with others to understand project team needs
  
  

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with emphasis in Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Self-Starter, proactive, able to work independently with minimal direction
• Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions, and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
  
  

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• Prior related internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
  
  

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements
  
  

Compensation Range

$17.50 - $27.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

CityChicago

StateIL

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestInternship

TypePart Time - Temporary

Job ID2025-18625

Business GroupChief Operations Officer Group

DepartmentPMO Project Managers

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