Project Controls Intern

Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

Before submitting your application, please ensure you have the following materials ready for submission:

• A current resume in .pdf or .doc format
• Your most recent transcript or proof of academic enrollment
• Any relevant work samples or portfolio links (if applicable)

Once you have these materials prepared, you’re ready to take the next step toward gaining valuable experience and making an impact with us at Port Houston.

We look forward to learning more about you and reviewing your application!

Position Summary

The Project Controls Intern will support Port Houston’s Project Controls Department in monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on capital improvement and infrastructure projects across the Port. This internship provides hands-on exposure to project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, risk analysis, and performance reporting within a large-scale public maritime environment.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Assist with tracking project budgets, expenditures, and cost forecasts.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules and timelines.
• Compile and analyze project performance data for reporting purposes.
• Assist with reviewing change orders and project documentation.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Support risk tracking and mitigation documentation efforts.
• Maintain organized project files and records.
• Participate in project meetings and assist with documenting action items.
• Conduct research and assist with process improvement initiatives within the Project Controls function.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Port Houston’s strategic objectives.
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you).

Eligibility Requirements

• Students must be currently enrolled in and have already completed two semesters in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• 2027/2028 graduation status preferred (junior/senior level).
• May 2026 graduates are not eligible unless enrolling in graduate program in Fall 2026.
• Students must either attend a Houston area college/university or have a permanent residence within a commutable distance.
• Students must be in good academic standing to apply for an internship; a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.7 is preferred.
• Students must be able to work throughout the established twelve-week (12) program dates.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, including strong verbal and listening skills.
• Sound judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prepare business cases and explain and/or support the recommended course of action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to listen to business partners and understand their expectations and requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn.
• Punctuality is key.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours on a limited basis to better understand the 24-hour operational cycle.

This work site location of this job is:
Port Houston Administration Building

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

To Apply: To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Application must be completed in full.