Project Intern
Are you a recent graduate or final-year student eager to kickstart your career? Alimak Group is offering an 8-week Project Internship program at Alimak Group USA Inc. in Webster, TX. As a Project Intern, you'll embark on an 8-week journey designed to enhance your project management skills. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, you'll dive into various facets of project execution, from planning and scheduling to cost management, client communication, and real-world problem-solving. This internship is great for engineering, business, construction management majors, and similar fields. This is a great opportunity to gain real experience from the world leader in vertical solutions to help advance your career.
As a Project Intern you will complete an 8-Week Program focusing on project management skills under the supervision of a mentor.
Week 1: Orientation and Introduction
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Welcome and Introduction to the Company
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Overview of company history, mission, and values.
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Introduction to key personnel and their roles.
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Health and Safety Briefing
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Understanding safety protocols and procedures on construction sites.
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Overview of Project Management
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Introduction to the basics of project management.
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Familiarization with industry standards and practices.
Week 2-3: Project Planning and Scheduling
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Project Initiation
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Introduction to project lifecycle phases.
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Scheduling and Coordination
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Basics of project scheduling using software (e.g., Microsoft Project).
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Understanding critical path method (CPM) and Gantt charts.
Week 4-5: Cost Management and Budgeting
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Cost Estimation
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Introduction to cost estimation techniques.
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Understanding factors affecting project costs.
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Budgeting
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Basics of project budget development and management.
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Reviewing actual costs vs. budgeted costs on real projects.
Week 6-7: Project Communication and Client Management
- Communication
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Client Management
- Overview of common project pitfalls
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Principles of customer service
Week 8: Project Review and Career Development
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Project Closeout
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Overview of project closeout procedures.
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Lessons learned and project review session.
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Career Development
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Resume building and interview skills workshop.
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Individual meetings with mentors for career advice.
Throughout the Program:
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Mentorship
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The intern will be assigned a mentor for guidance and support.
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Regular check-ins and feedback sessions.
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Hands-On Experience
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Opportunities for interns to shadow project managers and participate in real project tasks.
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Final Presentation
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Each intern presents their experience and learnings to the team.
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Recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, construction management, or similar field; or in their last year of school.
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Experience with Microsoft Project or Planner (P4W)
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Preferred experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or other 3D modeling software.
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20-35 hours a week, willing to work with school schedule.
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The position will report onsite to our Webster office.
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Must be able to work in an office environment.
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Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.
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Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
Alimak Group is a global provider of sustainable vertical access and working at height solutions, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. With presence in more than 120 countries, the Group develops, manufactures, sells and services vertical access and working at height solutions with a focus on adding customer value through enhanced safety, higher productivity and improved cost efficiency. The Group has a large installed base of elevators, service lifts, temporary and permanent hoists and platforms, and building maintenance units around the world. The solutions portfolio also includes height safety protective equipment, load measurement & control, lifting & handling, and a global after-sales business model, with recurring revenue from spare parts and services such as inspection, certification, maintenance, repair, refurbishments, replacements and training. Founded in Sweden 1948, the Group has its headquarters in Stockholm, 24 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries and approximately 3,100 employees.
Alimak Group USA, Inc corporate offices are located in Webster, Texas near Ellington Field.
www.alimakgroup.com; www.alimak.com
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