Construction Project Management Internship - Summer 2026 (Austin, TX)

TDIndustries is seeking a motivated Construction Project Manager Intern to join our team for a Summer 2026 Internship opportunity. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, supporting various projects from inception to completion. As an intern, you will work closely with our project management team to assist in planning, executing, and monitoring project activities.

Location: Austin, TX

Dates: Monday June 1st, 2026 - Friday August 7th, 2026 (10 weeks)

• Shadowing & Learning: Work closely with experienced project managers to observe and participate in daily tasks that ensure the successful initiation, management, and completion of large-scale projects.

• Business Acumen Development: Delve into critical project management topics, including building business relationships, estimating and bidding jobs, contract management, submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), change orders, financial reporting, and other essential project lifecycle activities.

• Site Visits & Collaboration: Accompany superintendents on quality walks and participate in various project team meetings to understand on-site operations and team dynamics.

• Project Coordination: Gain foundational knowledge in project costs, material tracking, and project coordination. Learn to review project drawings and identify potential conflicts between trades.

• Hands-On Experience: Engage in a career-enhancing internship that allows you to grow your project management and engineering skill sets through practical application.

• Summer Project: Complete an overarching project assignment that culminates in a presentation to corporate leadership at the end of the summer, showcasing your insights and learning outcomes.

• Construction Drawing Analysis: Assist in analyzing construction drawings to create actionable plans for the field team, ensuring clarity and efficiency in execution.

• Financial Forecasting Support: Review project estimates and collaborate with the project team to aid in financial forecasting and budgeting.

• Vendor Communication: Establish communication with TDI vendors, assisting with submittals and procurement processes to streamline project execution.

• Familiarization with Documentation: Learn and understand the fundamentals of submittals, RFIs, and change orders, gaining insight into essential project documentation.

• Engagement in Meetings: Attend Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) meetings, team meetings, and all project planning sessions to familiarize yourself with project objectives and timelines.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management software is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Previous internship or experience in project management or related fields is preferred but not required.

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions-from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built - and shared - by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity - never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.