Project Controls Coordinator

Job Description

Junior Cost Controller – Summer Intern | E2 Optics

The Tone:
This is a Summer Internship at E2 Optics, an in-person role with travel required. E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator that is a fast-growing and stable company, leading the data center revolution by powering infrastructure for AI and cloud computing. This role is crucial in supporting the financial management and cost control for the advanced infrastructure projects that drive tomorrow’s technology.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person; Travel required

• Team: Reports to senior project controls staff and collaborates with cross-functional teams.
• Mission: To support project teams in managing and tracking project costs, forecasts, and invoicing for critical tech infrastructure projects.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Procore, Primavera P6

What You’ll Actually Do
• Cost Tracking: Assist project teams with tracking project costs, labor hours, and quantities.
• Forecasting: Support the development and maintenance of project cost forecasts and cash flow updates under guidance.
• Reporting: Help prepare internal and client-facing cost reports, highlighting key trends and variances, and maintain alignment between project budgets, schedules, and actual costs.
• Invoicing: Prepare and submit accurate and timely monthly invoices for assigned projects/region, coordinating with Project Managers and Finance.
• Change Management: Support change order management processes, including documentation, routing, and tracking.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current intern or early career professional. High School Diploma or GED required; a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Business or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience: 1-5 years of experience in accounting, administrative duties, or a related field.
• Skills: Basic experience with Microsoft Excel, exceptional organizational and time-management skills, and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Bonus: Familiarity with tools such as Procore or Primavera P6; prior internship or exposure to construction or project-based environments.