Student Intern: Assistant Project Manager

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) Internship is designed to provide hands-on, project-based experience that supports operational priorities. This internship offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience managing utility construction projects while developing the technical, operational, and leadership skills needed for a future career as an Assistant Project Manager.

As an APM Intern, you will work alongside Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Field Operations teams to support the planning, coordination, and execution of electric distribution and transmission projects. Through meaningful assignments, mentorship, and field exposure, you'll gain firsthand experience in how large-scale infrastructure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This is a summer internship working out of Charlotte, NC, Fort Worth, TX, Atlanta, GA, or Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

What You Will Do

• Support Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers with day-to-day project activities.

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and progress tracking.

• Participate in project meetings and help document action items and next steps.

• Review project documentation, reports, invoices, and material requests.

• Assist with procurement and coordination of equipment, materials, and subcontractors.

• Analyze project costs and support financial tracking and reporting activities.

• Collaborate with field operations teams to understand construction processes and project execution.

• Visit active project sites to observe construction activities, safety practices, and quality standards.

• Learn how change orders, project risks, and customer requests are managed.

• Complete a business or operational project and present findings to leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

What you will Learn

• Utility construction project management

• Project scheduling and project controls

• Budgeting and cost management

• Contract administration and customer relations

• Material procurement and supply chain coordination

• Construction operations and field leadership

• Safety and quality management practices

• Professional communication and leadership skills

Qualifications Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:

  • Construction Management

  • Project Management

  • Business Management

  • Supply Chain Management

  • Business Administration

  • Or a related field

• Strong interest in construction, infrastructure, and project management.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work collaboratively in both office and field environments.

• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications Preferred

• Previous internship, co-op, campus leadership, or construction-related experience.

• Interest in pursuing a full-time Assistant Project Manager career upon graduation.

• Graduation date within 6-24 months.

 

Why Pike Electric

At Pike Electric, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting projects that help power communities across the country. You'll work directly with industry professionals, build your professional network, and develop skills that prepare you for a successful career in utility construction and project management.

High-performing interns may be considered for future internship opportunities and full-time Assistant Project Manager positions after graduation

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, and listen The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Pike Electric, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.


We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.