Project Management Intern

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values.

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IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underline this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values.

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Location:

Bismarck, MO

Full Time

Duration: 12 Months+

Normal Scheduled

Hours:

Day Shift 7 am to 3:30 pm

The Project Management Intern will support the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, execution, and commissioning of the Bismarck Granule Manufacturing Plant project. This role provides hands‑on exposure to large-scale industrial construction, equipment installation, plant startup, and operational readiness activities. The intern will work closely with project, engineering, maintenance, operations, and contractor teams to help ensure the safe, timely, and successful completion of construction and transition to full plant operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in project management, industrial manufacturing, commissioning, reliability, and plant operations.

• Assist with the day‑to‑day coordination and management of construction activities.
• Support communication and coordination among contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Track and maintain project schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, quality, cost performance, deficiencies, corrective actions, and compliance with project requirements.
• Attend project meetings, document action items, and assist in issue resolution and follow‑up activities.
• Support procurement activities, forecasting, progress reporting, and project closeout documentation.
• Help maintain accurate project records and ensure timely distribution of information.

• Assist with pre‑commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities.
• Support commissioning schedules and milestone tracking to ensure project readiness.
• Coordinate commissioning activities among vendors, contractors, operations personnel, maintenance teams, and consultants.
• Participate in equipment inspections, functional testing, troubleshooting, and punch list management.
• Prepare meeting minutes, testing records, turnover packages, and commissioning reports.
• Support operational readiness efforts and employee training initiatives.

• Promote and support a safe, organized, and professional work environment.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings, site inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

This internship offers valuable exposure to:
Large‑scale industrial construction and manufacturing projects Plant startup, commissioning, and operational readiness activities Preventive maintenance and equipment reliability practices Industrial mechanical, electrical, and process systems Manufacturer drawings, technical documentation, and…