Project Program Manager Internships
Project program manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working PMs, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Automotive, and Science & Research, with TikTok, HNTB Corporation, and O-I (Owens-Illinois) among the employers posting roles now.
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What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for, under close supervision, assisting assigned department(s) and/or project(s) with basic construction services-related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary construction services curriculum, usually on a part-time, temporary, or co-op basis.
HNTB's San Jose, CA office is seeking Construction Project Management and Construction Program Management Interns for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting transportation infrastructure projects and collaborate with experienced professionals.
Please note that this is an on-site opportunity, and relocation assistance or housing is not provided.
What You'll Do:
- Assists with construction office support tasks including but not limited to: taking of meeting minutes, assisting in processing of tracking logs, and other department deliverables.
- Attends and observes meetings with both internal and external teams of a project.
- Observes on-site material testing. May assist with basic shop drawing review and help ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
- Conducts basic research and data collection.
- Reads construction drawings and materials and provides feedback as requested.
- Assists on portions of special projects as directed.
What You'll Need:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary construction services program
What We Prefer:
- Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field
- Completion of 2 years of post-secondary construction services program.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
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Previous experience using Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD or similar software
Interest in infrastructure and transportation
Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #DP #ConstructionManagement, #ProgramManagement.
Locations:
San Jose, CA.
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The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $26.34 - $39.50. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for, under close supervision, assisting assigned department(s) and/or project(s) with basic construction services-related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary construction services curriculum, usually on a part-time, temporary, or co-op basis.
HNTB's San Jose, CA office is seeking Construction Project Management and Construction Program Management Interns for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting transportation infrastructure projects and collaborate with experienced professionals.
Please note that this is an on-site opportunity, and relocation assistance or housing is not provided.
What You'll Do:
- Assists with construction office support tasks including but not limited to: taking of meeting minutes, assisting in processing of tracking logs, and other department deliverables.
- Attends and observes meetings with both internal and external teams of a project.
- Observes on-site material testing. May assist with basic shop drawing review and help ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
- Conducts basic research and data collection.
- Reads construction drawings and materials and provides feedback as requested.
- Assists on portions of special projects as directed.
What You'll Need:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary construction services program
What We Prefer:
- Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field
- Completion of 2 years of post-secondary construction services program.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
-
Previous experience using Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD or similar software
Interest in infrastructure and transportation
Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #DP #ConstructionManagement, #ProgramManagement.
Locations:
San Jose, CA.
.
The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $26.34 - $39.50. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
Project Program Manager Internship Market
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- Technology & Software
- Automotive
- Science & Research
- Banking & Financial Services
Tips for Your Project Program Manager Internship Search
Apply in fall for summer project program manager roles
Large employers open summer project program manager intern recruiting the preceding fall, and many close cohorts before spring semester starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates. Check listings regularly starting in September and apply as soon as a role opens rather than waiting until the new year.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Project program manager intern hiring teams want evidence of planning and delivery, not just a list of classes. Document two or three real projects with the tools you used, the scope you managed, and the outcome. A linked case study, a shared project timeline, or a written process improvement writeup gives recruiters something concrete to assess at the intern level.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach beyond campus-affiliated programs.
Practice your PM intern interview out loud
Project program manager intern screens typically involve case conversations, product-sense questions, or structured problem-solving scenarios where interviewers weigh how you think as much as your final answer. Practice out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, so you build the habit before your actual interview rather than during it.
Target structured PM intern programs early
Larger companies run rotational or cohort-based project and program management internship programs built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your background, note their application windows, and apply in the first wave rather than treating them as a backup option.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 75% of the project program manager internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually take rather than discovering the mismatch after you apply.
Project Program Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project program manager internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a project portfolio with documented examples: a case study, a managed project timeline, or a process improvement writeup gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a project program manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for project program manager interns is delivering on real work, the team's headcount at offer time, and how early you signal interest in returning. Perform well, ask about the timeline before your internship ends, and treat the role as an extended interview without counting on an offer.
When should I apply for project program manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers open summer intern recruiting the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you a real advantage over candidates who wait.
Are project program manager internships paid?
Most professional project program manager internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at established companies. If pay matters to your decision, filter for roles that include compensation details in the listing.
What should a project program manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show planning, coordination, or delivery, name the tools used and link to a case study, project writeup, or shared planning document where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework, keep the resume to one page, and put the most substantive project at the top.
Are there remote project program manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 25% of the project program manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants nationally, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get project program manager 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.
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