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Project Controls Internship

CompanyWM
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 16, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will assist with cost estimation, participate in risk workshops, and support cost tracking and reporting. They will also own a meaningful project to present to senior leaders at the end of the internship.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
27066
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We are on a quest for environmental performance, a mission to maximize resource value, while minimizing – and even eliminating – environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive. WM tailors its services to meet the needs of each customer group and to ensure consistent, superior service at the local level. Headquartered in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through a network of 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill disposal sites, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 104 recycling plants, and 111 beneficial-use landfill gas projects.
About the Role
I. Job Summary

 
At WM, early career talent is more than the future of our business—they're a vital part of our present. WM's Summer Internship Program is a 12-week paid experience designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world application. Interns are empowered from day one to contribute meaningfully, explore new areas of the business, and grow their professional skillsets in a supportive, purpose-driven environment. 

 
The Internship Experience  

 
As a WM Intern, you won't be sitting on the sidelines, you'll be in the mix. You will work alongside experienced professionals on real projects that make an impact for WM. You'll get real-world experience in key aspects of our business, including a meaningful project you'll own and present to senior leaders at the end of the summer, while discovering what we're all about. Outside of your core work, you'll join skill-building workshops, connect with leaders through executive roundtables, and build community with fellow interns from across the country. When summer wraps- the connection doesn't stop there. You'll walk away with meaningful experience for your resume, a strong network, and a clear path to stay connected to future opportunities at WM. Come build your career with us!

 
About the Project Controls Team 

This 12-week internship plan is designed for college students seeking hands-on experience in Project Controls that will also provide exposure to overall Project Management.  The program will be structured as a series of rotations through the core functions of Project Controls: Estimating, Risk Management, Schedule Management, and Cost Management.  The program will culminate in a collaboratively selected capstone project, that will empower interns to integrate their learnings and experience into a meaningful, value-driven initiative.   

 
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    1. General Overview to the Team and the Program  

    • Assist with cost estimation exercises and estimate build-ups  

    • Participate in review meetings and learn about estimate classifications  

    • Support preparation of risk registers and mitigation plans  

    • Participate in risk workshops and status updates  

    • Attend schedule review sessions and progress tracking meetings  

    • Assist with cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting  

    • Analyze variances and support monthly cost reviews  

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    Mentorship and Support  

    Throughout the internship, students will be paired with mentors in each rotation, attend weekly check-ins, and have access to additional training resources.  The program aims to foster both professional growth and practical skills relevant to a career in Project Controls or Project Management.  

III. Qualifications

 
A. Required Qualifications
  • Interns must have a High school diploma or GED (accredited) and be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s degree (accredited) in a field of study relevant to the internship. 
B. Preferred Qualifications

 
IV. Physical Requirements

 
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
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Key Skills
Cost EstimationRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementCost ManagementProject ManagementForecastingReportingVariance AnalysisMentorshipProfessional GrowthTraining ResourcesCollaborationWorkshopsNetworkingPresentation SkillsTeamwork
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