Project Controls Intern (Cost & Data Support

Project Controls Intern (Cost & Data Support)

APM Terminals

Appetizer

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be apart of our journey.

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

• Exposure to a large-scale capital infrastructure program where accurate cost data supports planning, forecasting, and informed decision-making
• Hands‑on experience within a Project Controls function, gaining practical insight into cost management and enterprise reporting environments
• A structured internship with clear outcomes, mentorship from experienced cost and project controls professionals, and meaningful deliverables
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture that values learning, balance, and continuous development

You will support the Project Controls team by helping organize, validate, and structure historical project cost data that underpins cost reporting and forecasting for a major infrastructure program. This role focuses on strengthening data quality and consistency by reconciling information across systems, aligning costs to standard breakdown structures, and preparing inputs that can be directly used in reporting and analysis. The internship provides practical exposure to how cost data is used to support governance, transparency, and decision‑making on complex capital projects.

• Assist in cleaning, validating, and structuring historical project cost data from 2025 to present
• Support reconciliation of cost records across source systems, reports, and supporting documentation
• Help organize cost information in line with established project cost breakdown structures
• Contribute to the preparation of cost reports, summaries, and dashboard inputs for internal use
• Perform basic data analysis to identify gaps, inconsistencies, trends, and areas requiring follow‑up
• Document data assumptions, limitations, and findings to support transparency and reuse
• Collaborate with the Cost Engineer and broader Project Controls team to support ongoing reporting activities

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day
• Currently studying Engineering, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline
• Strong Excel capability, including confidence working with large datasets, formulas, lookups, and pivot tables
• An analytical and methodical approach with a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to work through incomplete or inconsistent information in a structured and disciplined way
• Interest in project controls, cost management, or large‑scale infrastructure and capital programs

By the end of the internship, you will have supported the consolidation and structuring of historical cost data covering 2025 through early 2026, producing a usable dataset aligned to a consistent breakdown structure. You will have identified and documented key discrepancies or gaps, and prepared cost inputs that can be directly used in monthly reporting or dashboards. Your work will contribute to improved data reliability and clarity within the Project Controls function.

You will report to the Head of Project Controls (or delegate) and work day‑to‑day with the Cost Engineer. You will be…