Project Management Intern

Job Title: Intern Project Manager I

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Project Management

Reports to: Director, Project Management

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

Plan, direct, and coordinate all assigned Project activities to ensure execution within the prescribed timeframe and approved funding parameters. Strong aptitude in mechanical design, product specification, contractual obligations, project logistics and customer acceptance requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Planning/Management

• Manage complex projects and sophisticated project schedules from customer tender, through delivery and customer acceptance
• Define, initiate, and plan projects to ensure proper scope and estimate. Manage and communicate project cost, P&L management, and project change orders
• Validate ERP derived project cost estimates and exemplifies solid ERP system to drive action
• Support and plan for machine testing, training, commissioning and customer acceptance
• Establish work plans and staffing for each project phase
• Maintain project visual boards, with ongoing project forecast updates, and monthly and quarterly project updates

Leadership

• Stage-gate process champion with strict adherence to process documentation completion
• Work with Engineering, Marketing, Accounting and Strategic Sourcing on project cost estimates (budgetary and full project quotes) for Contract submission
• Customer interface to ensure project scope compliance, yet managing project creep
• Become proficient with best practices and procedures
• Effectively lead cross-functional teams and coordination of team activities; ensuring appropriate and timely issue escalation
• Achieve project Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for all assigned projects

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• >3.0 cumulative overall GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale).
• Currently a full-time student, junior status or higher pursuing a bachelor's in project management, Business Management, Finance, or related business discipline. The individual shall also have completed the "core" coursework for his/her chosen discipline.
• Strong initiative and ability to in teams and individually without direct supervision.
• Proficient in basic computer programs/business software: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Must be willing to relocate in commutable distance to Hamel, MN from approximately June-August 2025 and able to work for a minimum of 11 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to ambiguous problems
• Self-starter with ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong commitment to a career in Project Management, Operational Mgmt in a manufacturing company
• Demonstrated analytic approach to problem-solving
• Knowledge of LEAN or Continuous Improvement practices
• Leadership experience in student groups, volunteer experience & related extracurriculars
• Prior work on projects in a team environment (relevant academic projects and/or previous internship experience)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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