Project Manager Internship

Terrasmart is the leading turn-key solution provider for solar mounting systems. We design, engineer, manufacture, and install solar mounting systems for commercial and utility scale projects. As a specialist in ground mount, roof mount, and custom designed specialty solar structures, we focus on providing best-in-class solar racking systems and project management capabilities to serve owners and integrators.


Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it's time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as a Project Manager Intern !


Position Summary


Terrasmart Project Manager Interns (Co-Ops) will be currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor or master's program in Construction (Project) Management or Engineering and conduct hands-on learning in all aspects of front-office Project Management from Sales and Estimating, to Engineering and Design, to Construction and Warranty. Terrasmart is an industry leader in design, engineering, manufacturing, and construction installation of utility-scale solar energy projects in some of the most inhospitable locations in the United States, powering entire towns, counties, and regions with renewable green energy. Terrasmart Project Managers lead the customer experience from end to end as the CEO of their project, managing and accountable to the budget, schedule, and quality delivery.


Internship (Co-Op) Schedule


In addition to daily Project Management tasking and experience, and unlike most Co-Op Internships, Terrasmart Co-Op Interns will be exposed to how the business operates and competes in the renewable energy market by receiving one on one focused training in each main segments of the business following a weekly schedule.

• Week 1: Marketing and Human Resources - How Terrasmart markets itself in the industry, what the different products are, market share by product type, company history and vision, how the teams are structured, and how employees are engaged in a competitive labor market.
• Week 2: Sales and Estimating - How Terrasmart identifies prospective customers, how products are pitched, how products and services are estimated and booked for order.
• Week 3: Design and Engineering - How designers and engineers work together to tailor products to customer and site (location) specifications and solar module availability, how initial estimates are revised, and how engineers impact the final build.
• Week 4: Legal - How contracts are built, how permitting is performed, how warranty and remediation services are contracted, and how risk is mitigated.
• Week 5: Production and Logistics - How material is sourced, how materials and vendors are analyzed for quality, how parts are produced and shipped internationally.
• Week 6: Capstone Presentation - Co-Op Intern(s) will individually present a unique problem to Project Management and potential solutions to the Executive Team concerning a topic of their choice.

Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties)

• Under the guidance of a Project Manager, demonstrate how to own and manage all aspects of projects, schedules, budgets, profitability, procedures, etc. through comprehensive project completion working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams for sales, legal, engineering and production.
• Under the guidance of a Project Manager, demonstrate how to create a written workflow and manage project from RFQ through comprehensive completion and close out with document delivery to include submittal package of drawings, specifications, manuals, cut sheets and warranty.
• Under the guidance of a Project Manager, demonstrate how to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to generate project efficiency and generate savings.
• Under the guidance of a Project Manager, demonstrate how to develop and refine relationships with customers, responsible for providing effective and continuous communication internally and externally regarding project status and reporting to ensure zero unplanned deviations.
• Complete all required or directed training, certification, licensing, and other learning and development as assigned.
• Abide by all Federal, State, and local laws; uphold and maintain accountability to all Company policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.


Position Qualifications


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.


**Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.**


Education / Experience


Candidate must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program, majoring in Engineering or Construction (Project) Management, with an accredited university.


Technical Skills


Familiarity of the Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, iOS, Google Earth, blueprints


Work Conditions

• Environment: Corporate office with defined in-office requirements and hybrid flexibility
• Travel: Less than 10%

Why Terrasmart?

• Outstanding Employee Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match
• Meaningful Work in the Renewable Energy Industry
• Team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Work/Life Balance

Please visit our website to learn more about our organization:


Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team-based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.


EEO and ADA


Terrasmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Terrasmart will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.