Intern - Scheduling & Project Controls

Houston, TX

Internship

Student (College)

Scheduling & Project Controls Intern
Summer Internship Program

Department: Project Controls
Reports To: Project Controls Manager
Location: Houston, TX, with potential travel to project sites across Texas
Employment Type: Paid Summer Intern (10–12 Weeks)
With over 18 years of experience, Hays Electrical Services is a nationally recognized electrical contractor delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable electrical solutions across commercial, industrial, and specialty markets. Licensed in multiple states and trusted by leading general contractors, Hays is built on a foundation of safety, excellence, drive, communication, and client focus.
Our Summer Internship Program gives students hands-on exposure to real projects, a dedicated mentor and supervisor, and the chance to build a defined deliverable presented to leadership at the end of the summer — with strong performers considered for full-time roles after graduation.

Position Summary

The Scheduling & Project Controls Intern will support the team that plans, tracks, and forecasts the schedule and cost performance of active electrical construction projects. This role gives the intern exposure to how schedules are built, how progress and budgets are measured, and how project data helps leadership make decisions on commercial and mission-critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling Support

Assist with building and updating project schedules, including milestones, durations, and logic ties.
Help track schedule progress against baselines and prepare look-ahead schedules for field teams.

Cost & Progress Tracking

Support tracking of labor hours, production rates, and percent complete against budget.
Assist with change order impact analysis on cost and schedule.

Reporting & Forecasting

Help prepare weekly and monthly project status reports, dashboards, and variance analyses.
Support cash flow and earned value reporting for project managers and leadership.

Coordination & Process Improvement

Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and procurement on schedule-critical items and deliveries.
Help identify ways to improve scheduling templates, data collection, and reporting workflows.

Qualifications & Skills

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working both independently and alongside project and field teams

Preferred

Familiarity with scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar
Basic understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling
Exposure to construction, cost control, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
Interest in a career in project controls, planning, or project management

Internship Program Details

Paid, 10–12 week summer program (early June – mid-August)
Assigned supervisor for day-to-day work plus a separate mentor for informal guidance and support
Company-wide orientation, weekly lunch-and-learns with department leaders, and a mid-summer check-in
Capstone project presented to department and executive leadership in the final week
Strong performers — particularly graduating seniors — will be considered for full-time offers

Why Join Hays Electrical Services?

At Hays Electrical Services, you're joining a team that values professionalism, accountability, and growth. As part of our Summer Internship Program, you'll get real project exposure, direct mentorship, and a genuine look at what a career at Hays could look like.
Program Includes:

Competitive paid internship wage
Dedicated mentor and supervisor throughout the program
Cross-department exposure through lunch-and-learns and cohort events
Capstone project and final presentation to leadership
Consideration for full-time employment upon graduation

Apply for this position

Required*

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address*

Resume*

We've received your resume. Click here to update it.

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

College or University*

GPA*

What is your expected graduation date?*

What is your Major?*

Human Check*

Submit Application

Thanks for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications.