Project Manager Intern - Automation

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Eagan, MN, USA
In-Office
20-25 Hourly
Internship
Industrial • Automation • Solar • Renewable Energy
The Role
Assists with planning and overseeing automation projects, coordinating site teams, safety materials, equipment, personnel, change orders, closeout activities, invoicing, punch lists, and customer expectations. The intern will attend site visits, track progress and performance, maintain project documentation in Procore and Viewpoint, and communicate with managers and field personnel. The role is based in Eagan, Minnesota, five days per week, with travel to job sites as needed.
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Company Description

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff (KE) means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

Job Description

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting in planning and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ensure that the site team has the safety materials needed and that they are following the KE safety procedures.
  • Ensure that materials and equipment have been ordered, and track them to ensure they arrive when scheduled.
  • Communication with Managers to coordinate equipment and personnel needs, updating the team with requests for support.
  • Create, submit, and track change orders as required. Ensure change order documentation is updated in KE Procore and dollar values are appropriately updated in Viewpoint.
  • Assist with project closeout requirements, ensuring customers’ expectations are met and invoicing is completed according to schedule.
  • Ensure customer punch list items are addressed and closed as required.
  • Attend regular site visits to engage with field personnel, track site progress, and monitor performance goals.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

  • Ability to work in our Eagan, MN location 5 days/week.
  • Currently pursuing an education in Project Management or similar field.
  • Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel to job sites as needed.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Pay Range 

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in. 

Pay Range: $20 - $25/hour

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

  • Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
  • Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in varying conditions

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at [email protected].

 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

  • EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)

 

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.

 

Skills Required

  • Ability to work in the Eagan, Minnesota location five days per week
  • Currently pursuing an education in Project Management or a similar field
  • Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking
  • Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Ability to travel to job sites as needed
  • Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions

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The Company
621 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

Knobelsdorff Enterprises is a premier industrial electrical, engineering, automation, and renewable energy contractor serving clients across North America. The company specializes in delivering high-quality electrical and control systems design for various sectors, including industrial manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and utility-scale solar projects. With over 30 years of experience, they provide turnkey EPC solutions from design and procurement to construction and maintenance.

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