Summer 2027 Project Management Intern — HVAC/Plumbing

Job overview

The Summer 2027 Project Management Intern — HVAC/Plumbing role is onsite in San Jose, CA, with a program running June through August and dates that may vary with the intern’s summer schedule. Compensation is $28 per hour. The internship provides hands-on exposure to mechanical construction projects and project management teams. The intern supports project teams with planning, coordination, schedules, cost and progress tracking, submittals, and project communications. The work helps project teams monitor delivery against schedule and budget while giving the intern practical experience in mechanical construction.

What you'll do

• Assist mentors with project assignments, planning, and coordination
• support project schedule development and maintenance with superintendents and foremen
• compare planned and actual schedules and costs and flag potential issues
• assist with submittals and approval tracking
• help review project progress and communicate project details to construction, engineering, and estimating teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

summer 2027 internship

project management

hvac

plumbing

mechanical construction

project coordination

project scheduling

cost tracking

submittals

san jose ca

united mechanical

$28/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hands-on project assignments, professional development, team collaboration, and exposure to commercial HVAC and mechanical construction.

Why this role

Summer internship with training, lunch-and-learns, jobsite and shop tours, and mentorship from project managers, executives, engineers, and field leaders. Current pursuit of a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required.

About the employer

United Mechanical is hiring for this role. Industry: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Sector: 23.