Project Coordinator Internships
Project coordinator internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working project managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Crowe, Vertiv, and NLP Logix among the employers posting roles now.
Find Project Coordinator InternshipsOverview
Showing 5 of 8+ Project Coordinator Internships
The Construction & Manufacturing Team supports all of Haskell’s delivery groups across the company and the projects throughout the United States. The Construction & Manufacturing Team is responsible for providing the field management personnel, from the craft worker to the Project Superintendent. The Construction & Manufacturing Team also provides the team member with logistical support; including but not limited to establishing per diem rates, company trucks for superintendents, and the coordination of arrival for team members as needed on the project. The Construction & Manufacturing Team provides continual training for our team members to support their development from entry-level craft workers, via in-house/online courses, to local jurisdiction apprenticeship programs. Haskell assists with working your way up through the ranks, you’ll find new ways to use both your mind and your hands to get the job done.
Joining our Construction & Manufacturing Team will enable you to build the buildings on which people depend; collaborating with your team to overcome obstacles and fix problems on the job site using your skills. Strong networks are formed on construction projects because everyone on the team depends on each and every team member to get the job done.
An internship opportunity focused on construction management. In this internship, you will assist our project management team with assigned tasks. You participate in training programs and receive training in company management tools, standards, policies, and procedures. Great role for construction management or engineering students interested in construction with a leading design-build firm.
Job Responsibilities:
- Identifies and qualifies subcontractors and vendors for assigned scopes of work. Prepares and transmits bid packages and invitations to bid. Receives and analyzes received bids. In conjunction with the project manager, may negotiate and award subcontracts and purchase orders. Prepares and maintains purchase control log
- Participates in design review meetings and reviews and monitors design with particular attention to scope, cost changes, and constructability. May be responsible for applying for, tracking, and expediting project permits
- Prepares detailed estimates and cost codes for initial cost control reporting and updates labor cost reports and summary cost reports. Works with accounting to maintain subcontractor and vendor requirements for payment processing
- Works with the project team to prepare and update progress schedules including short-term interval schedules. Assists in planning construction operations and sequences
- As directed by the project manager, may interact with the client including correspondence, periodic reports, change order requests, submittal of pay requisitions, and response to client inquiries and directives
- Checks approves and transmits submittals; maintains submittal control log; prepares and manages requests for information and maintains RFI log
- Assists superintendent with subcontractor coordination, safety, and quality management, and job site reporting and controls
- Assists in preparation of project close-out requirements including unit cost history, operations and maintenance manuals, punch-list management, and agency inspections
- Student studying architecture, engineering, or construction management – or similar
- Knowledge of the construction industry, including methods, engineering, equipment, technology, and safety
- Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.
The Construction & Manufacturing Team supports all of Haskell’s delivery groups across the company and the projects throughout the United States. The Construction & Manufacturing Team is responsible for providing the field management personnel, from the craft worker to the Project Superintendent. The Construction & Manufacturing Team also provides the team member with logistical support; including but not limited to establishing per diem rates, company trucks for superintendents, and the coordination of arrival for team members as needed on the project. The Construction & Manufacturing Team provides continual training for our team members to support their development from entry-level craft workers, via in-house/online courses, to local jurisdiction apprenticeship programs. Haskell assists with working your way up through the ranks, you’ll find new ways to use both your mind and your hands to get the job done.
Joining our Construction & Manufacturing Team will enable you to build the buildings on which people depend; collaborating with your team to overcome obstacles and fix problems on the job site using your skills. Strong networks are formed on construction projects because everyone on the team depends on each and every team member to get the job done.
An internship opportunity focused on construction management. In this internship, you will assist our project management team with assigned tasks. You participate in training programs and receive training in company management tools, standards, policies, and procedures. Great role for construction management or engineering students interested in construction with a leading design-build firm.
Job Responsibilities:
- Identifies and qualifies subcontractors and vendors for assigned scopes of work. Prepares and transmits bid packages and invitations to bid. Receives and analyzes received bids. In conjunction with the project manager, may negotiate and award subcontracts and purchase orders. Prepares and maintains purchase control log
- Participates in design review meetings and reviews and monitors design with particular attention to scope, cost changes, and constructability. May be responsible for applying for, tracking, and expediting project permits
- Prepares detailed estimates and cost codes for initial cost control reporting and updates labor cost reports and summary cost reports. Works with accounting to maintain subcontractor and vendor requirements for payment processing
- Works with the project team to prepare and update progress schedules including short-term interval schedules. Assists in planning construction operations and sequences
- As directed by the project manager, may interact with the client including correspondence, periodic reports, change order requests, submittal of pay requisitions, and response to client inquiries and directives
- Checks approves and transmits submittals; maintains submittal control log; prepares and manages requests for information and maintains RFI log
- Assists superintendent with subcontractor coordination, safety, and quality management, and job site reporting and controls
- Assists in preparation of project close-out requirements including unit cost history, operations and maintenance manuals, punch-list management, and agency inspections
- Student studying architecture, engineering, or construction management – or similar
- Knowledge of the construction industry, including methods, engineering, equipment, technology, and safety
- Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Project Coordinator Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Project Coordinator Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often in September and October, and close them before many students start looking. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so new openings appear year-round. Check listings consistently rather than waiting for a single season.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Project coordinator intern screens look for evidence you can plan, track, and close work, not a long job history. Document two or three real projects with the tools you used, the timeline you managed, and a link to the deliverable. A project plan, a process map, or a written case study gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus fairs surface structured internship cohorts tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller programs alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never make it to a fair.
Practice your interview format before the first screen
Project coordinator intern interviews typically include behavioral questions on organization and prioritization, a scenario where you walk through how you'd scope or track a project, and sometimes a case exercise. Practice out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, because interviewers assess how you structure a problem as much as the final answer you reach.
Target structured internship programs built for new entrants
Many larger organizations run cohort-based or rotational programs designed to bring people new to project coordination into the field. These programs provide structured training, assigned mentors, and clearer paths to return offers. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the programs that match your target industry and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 0% of the project coordinator internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to before you start applying so you're not sorting through roles in cities you can't reach or formats that don't work for your schedule. Filter by location and work type first, then search within that set.
Project Coordinator Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project coordinator internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented project log or case study showing how you planned, tracked, and closed a project gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a project coordinator internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for project coordinator interns is consistent delivery on real work, team headcount at offer time, and how early you signal interest in returning. Perform well on actual projects, ask for feedback regularly, and treat the internship as an extended interview rather than counting on an offer.
When should I apply for project coordinator internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so those application windows open in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently, rather than waiting for a single seasonal push, keeps you from missing the cohorts that move fast.
Are project coordinator internships paid?
Most professional project coordinator internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the pay range where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are far less common at established organizations, particularly in corporate, government, and technology environments.
What should a project coordinator internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects with the tools you used and links to where the work lives, a project plan you built, a process you designed, a case study you wrote, or a portfolio showing deliverables. Add relevant coursework in project management, operations, or your target industry. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote project coordinator internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the project coordinator internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you decide you can commit to that format, and use the work-type filter to surface them without sorting through roles that don't fit your situation.
Can international students get project coordinator internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
See All 8 Project Coordinator Internship Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Project Coordinator Internships