Project Management Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Dakota.

📋 Description

• Assist in managing projects across various Sports and Commercial sectors.

• Draft scopes of work, project pricing and estimates, correspondence, and documentation.

• Provide support to Sales in generating project proposals, quotes, and technical presentations.

• Initiate and organize contract documents, subcontractor agreements, and general project correspondence.

• Create and oversee project budgets and timelines.

• Manage standard orders and custom projects under the supervision of Project Managers, which includes installation and subcontractor recruitment.

• Coordinate internal project tasks among Sales, Engineering, systems design, project accounting, material requisition, manufacturing/product throughput, shipping, and management feedback.

• Collaborate with Sales, clients, and project team members while contributing suggestions for product and process enhancements.

• Oversee or assist with on-site project installations.

• Travel to project locations for event support, installation, and on-site supervision after demonstrating satisfactory performance.

• Execute other assigned duties as needed to fulfill customer expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a related field.

• Preferred candidates should be registered for at least 12 credits.

• Ideal candidates are in their sophomore or junior year of study.

• Strong academic performance with an acceptable GPA is required.

• Unofficial transcripts or web-generated transcripts must be submitted with the application.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary.

• Strong organizational abilities are a must.

• Self-motivated individuals will thrive in this role.

• Willingness to travel by air and ground is required.

• Must comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy, as verified through a motor vehicle record check.

• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is essential.

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

• Prior construction experience is preferred.

• Technical or mechanical interests, hobbies, and experiences are beneficial.

• Ability to consistently and reliably work scheduled hours is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience and mentorship.

• Opportunity for personal and professional growth.

• Eligible students with a GPA of 3.5 or above will receive a $500 Academic Excellence Reward for each spring and fall semester completed while employed.

• Employee discount program available.

• Access to an employee assistance program.

• Participation in a community donation program.

• Unpaid time off options.

• 401(k) plan offered.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan available.

• Leave options provided.

• Disability accommodations offered.