What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Project Services position at ORION?
Position Summary
The Summer Intern – Project Services will participate in a structured rotational internship within a marine construction and concrete operations environment. This program provides hands-on exposure toProject Controls functions that support active heavy civil and marine projects.
Through a defined rotation and mentoring structure, the intern will gain foundational knowledge of material procurement, subcontract coordination, cost tracking, forecasting, and scheduling processes that directly influence project safety, quality, profitability, and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Education
Currently Enrolled In Or Interest In
The Intern Is Expected To Demonstrate
The Summer Intern – Project Services will participate in a structured rotational internship within a marine construction and concrete operations environment. This program provides hands-on exposure toProject Controls functions that support active heavy civil and marine projects.
Through a defined rotation and mentoring structure, the intern will gain foundational knowledge of material procurement, subcontract coordination, cost tracking, forecasting, and scheduling processes that directly influence project safety, quality, profitability, and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with cost tracking and budget updates
- Support monthly forecasting and reporting
- Maintain production tracking logs (marine and concrete activities)
- Assist with change order documentation
- Support schedule milestone updates
- Understand cost coding and budget structures
- Learn basic forecasting principles
- Recognize how schedule impacts cost and project delivery
Education
Currently Enrolled In Or Interest In
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration
- Or related field
- Strong analytical ability
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills
- Interest in marine/heavy civil construction
- Office and field exposure (marine job sites and concrete operations)
- Requires PPE for site visits
- Based in Houston with potential regional exposure
The Intern Is Expected To Demonstrate
- Safety – Commitment to safe practices
- Quality – Accurate documentation and reporting
- Delivery – Accountability and reliability
- Teamwork – Collaboration across office and field teams
- Integrity – Ethical handling of financial and contractual information