Skills

Communication Analytical Skills Project Management

Job Specifications

Note: This internship is for Summer 2026

Your role as a Project Manager Intern

Our mission is to provide college students with on the job experience and knowledge of the construction process. As a Project Manager intern you will be given hands on opportunities to turn classroom lessons into real life skills in the construction industry.

Throughout the internship, you will have expose to all aspects of a project, start to finish, including the following:

Pre-Job

Estimating
Job Setup
Job contracts
Permits and insurance certificates

During Construction

Safety
Purchasing
Submittals
Tracking materials & equipment
Productivity tracking
Change orders and tracking
RFIs

Job Closeout

Project closeout O&M manuals
As-recording drawings and warranties

What We're Looking For In You

Must be a current student working toward degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Strong interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry and project management
Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
Demonstrated proficiency of math and analytical skills
Must have strong interpersonal skills with good verbal and written communication while working in a team environment

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

What Our Interns Are Saying

"I've developed more skills and knowledge than I can explain, and the life skills I'll take away from this experience are far greater than anything I could've imagined. Not only will I have transferable skills and knowledge to take with me, but also a network of individuals who truly care and want me to succeed." -Former Harris intern

Growth Opportunities

Check out our growth opportunities with our construction career path options: (https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/harris-career-path-options)

Compensation

Pay Range: $20.85 - $31.27 per hour

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About the Company

Harris is a leading national mechanical contractor specializing in design and engineering, construction, controls, service, manufacturing, conveyors and end-to-end building systems. Customers who partner with Harris benefit from our national reach, regional offices, local expertise and more than 70 years of experience. From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plant to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, Harris handles projects of all sizes and scope across the country. Founded in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1948, Harr... Know more