Project Management Intern

Job Description

About Company

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is an employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company. They provide full-lifecycle building solutions, encompassing design, construction, service, and facilities maintenance. TDIndustries powers critical environments such as hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

The company emphasizes that its “Partners” (employees) are central to its success, offering a voice, a stake, and clear growth paths as an employee-owned entity. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a “100 Best Company to Work For,” TDIndustries invests in top training, career development, and fosters a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

TDIndustries values diversity and believes in equal opportunity, hiring and developing individuals based on skill, potential, and integrity, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and other backgrounds. The company focuses on how Partners collaborate to achieve excellence.

Job Description, Detailed

This role is a career-enhancing internship designed to develop project management and engineering skills through practical application within a large-scale MEP environment.

Key Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes:

• Shadowing & Learning: Work closely with experienced project managers to observe and participate in daily tasks related to the successful initiation, management, and completion of large-scale projects.
• Business Acumen Development: Delve into critical project management topics including building business relationships, estimating and bidding jobs, contract management, submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), change orders, financial reporting, and other essential project lifecycle activities.
• Site Visits & Collaboration: Accompany superintendents on quality walks and participate in various project team meetings to gain an understanding of on-site operations and team dynamics.
• Project Coordination: Acquire foundational knowledge in project costs, material tracking, and overall project coordination. Learn to review project drawings and identify potential conflicts between different trades.
• Summer Project: Complete an overarching project assignment throughout the summer, culminating in a presentation to corporate leadership, showcasing insights and learning outcomes.
• Construction Drawing Analysis: Assist in analyzing construction drawings to develop actionable plans for the field team, ensuring clarity and efficiency in execution.
• Financial Forecasting Support: Review project estimates and collaborate with the project team to aid in financial forecasting and budgeting.
• Vendor Communication: Establish communication with TDI vendors, providing assistance with submittals and procurement processes to streamline project execution.
• Familiarization with Documentation: Learn and understand the fundamentals of submittals, RFIs, and change orders, gaining insight into essential project documentation processes.
• Engagement in Meetings: Attend Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) meetings, team meetings, and all project planning sessions to familiarize yourself with project objectives and timelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Possess strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with project management software is considered a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Previous internship or experience in project management or related fields is preferred but not required.