Project Management Intern

Summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging specializes in lifting, heavy rigging, and heavy transport services. The Project Management Intern will support project planning and execution through scheduling, cost tracking, documentation, customer deliverables, operational coordination, and local field support while collaborating with project and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Barnhart Project Management team in planning and coordinating innovative heavy-lift/heavy-transport solutions
• Work as directed to support Project Managers in completion of assigned tasks and required deliverables. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Project schedule development and tracking
• Job cost tracking and reporting
• Customer submittal preparation and project documentation
• Project planning and execution support
• Initiatives that aid in project management processes and proposal creation (ex: tracking tools, reference documents, Excel templates, etc.)
• Regular and clear communication with your Supervisor and other Barnhart team members
• Participate in project meetings, walkdowns, site visits, and customer interactions as needed
• Local field support as needed
• Work and act in a way consistent with the company Mission Statement and Core Values
• Develop understanding of all facets of the heavy rigging and transportation industry including:
• Equipment Knowledge – Working knowledge of Barnhart equipment, load charts, features, operational best practices, and industry standard rigging equipment (ex: shackles, slings, spreader bars, etc.)
• Project Knowledge – Understanding project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and project execution processes
• People Knowledge – Must be familiar with skills and qualifications of Branch Personnel and matching those resources to project requirements
• Additional duties as identified by Supervisor

Skills

• Working knowledge of Barnhart equipment, load charts, features, operational best practices, and industry standard rigging equipment (ex: shackles, slings, spreader bars, etc.)
• Understanding project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and project execution processes
• Must be familiar with skills and qualifications of Branch Personnel and matching those resources to project requirements
• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• Must work safely in a fast-paced environment, many times under pressure
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative thinking skills to make continuous improvements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to travel locally to project sites as needed
• High School Diploma and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Flexibility to work long hours as needed; some weekend work may be required
• Leadership potential and a desire to learn project management fundamentals

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Working knowledge of Barnhart equipment, load charts, features, operational best practices, and industry standard rigging equipment (ex: shackles, slings, spreader bars, etc.)
• Understanding project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and project execution processes
• Must be familiar with skills and qualifications of Branch Personnel and matching those resources to project requirements
• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• Must work safely in a fast-paced environment, many times under pressure
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative thinking skills to make continuous improvements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to travel locally to project sites as needed
• High School Diploma and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Nice to Haves

• Flexibility to work long hours as needed; some weekend work may be required
• Leadership potential and a desire to learn project management fundamentals

Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development