Intern - Project Management - Req8112

POSITION TITLE: Intern - Project Management (Hourly)

REQUISITION #: req8112

DEPARTMENT: Operation Services

LOCATION: OPERATION SERVICES BLDG

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly

HOURLY RATE: $21.00 - 23.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 5/21/2025.

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avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for

employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have

successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be

forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for

further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information

up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant

profile. Post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for

jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are

most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that

candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider

an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and

experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in

applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill

set for the role.

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SUMMARY: Assist the Facilities Project Management Team with building

space-planning, updating office and workstation layout, furniture

installation, interior decorating, asset management, file

organization, and other small project coordination. May attend various

planning meetings with Operation Service leaders, purchasing staff, and

operation support staff.

Note to Applicants: This is a nine-month internship opportunity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and

responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position

and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Work with City staff, interior designer, project managers,
  
  

supervisors, and managers to understand scopes of work associated with

planning for office or other facility space use/ needs.

• Create preliminary designs using space-planning software programs (Revit,
  
  

SketchUp).

• Research products or materials and get price quotations from vendors.
• Assist with the development of project budgets and schedules.
• Assist with coordinating the installation of building furniture,
  
  

fixtures, and equipment.

• Create and distribute communications for projects (meeting agendas,
  
  

informational bulletins, meeting notes, etc.).

• Help digitize project documents.
• Assist PMPD staff process and file current project documents.
• Operates City vehicles to visit job sites
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory

responsibilities.

City Competencies

Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and

develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities,

perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.

Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways

of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.

A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external

customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their

expectations.

A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational

information, individual, and teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be

able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed

below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Confident and self-motivated.
• Must effectively develop and maintain good working relationships with
  
  

co-workers, vendors, contractors, and other internal and external customers.

• Ability to become knowledgeable and compliant with operating procedures,
  
  

policies, and standards.

• Must be able to aid in writing and verbalizing management plans and policies.
• Must comply and exhibit the ability to promote safe practices under all
  
  

circumstances.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Active enrollment in a degree program in Design,

Sciences or Engineering Fields preferred. Experience with Revit and Sketchup

is required.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Building Standards, safety
  
  

rules, construction documents, best management practices, management

plans, operating and maintenance instructions, as well as procedure manuals.

• Ability to prepare and deliver effective reports, correspondence, and
  
  

PowerPoint presentations.

• Ability to speak effectively before different groups.