Internship – PMO – Project Management Office

Internship – PMO – Project Management Office

APM Terminals is part of Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company and a global leader in container shipping and ports with a presence in 67 terminal facilities in 38 countries, on five continents. APM Terminals Los Angeles is the largest container port terminal in the Western Hemisphere, featuring over 507 acres of world-class infrastructure. We are a people’s business, where diversity of thought, skills, and experiences of our over 20,000 employees bring to work every day is what makes a positive difference – we call it APM Terminals Way of Working which drives us through a never-ending cycle of change and improvement, fueled by exceptional and engaged people.

APM Terminals Los Angeles is moving towards a terminal automation footprint, and our internship program is designed to enhance a students’ work experience both technically and personally – ready for the challenge? Join us!

Work Schedule: Interns will work full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year. No overtime.

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Location: 2500 Navy Way, Terminal Island, CA 90731

PURPOSE:

Under supervision, the Project Management Intern will support the PMO team in the planning, execution, and financial tracking of projects ranging from low to high complexity. The intern will gain exposure to project design, construction, and commissioning activities, and will assist in troubleshooting project-related challenges. This role offers hands‑on experience with project methodologies and financial processes, including payment application reviews and internal system workflows.

OVERALL, JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

Under supervision, you may perform the following:

• Support project managers in the execution and coordination of engineering and construction projects.
• Assist in identifying and troubleshooting project risks and issues.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and documentation. Learn and apply project management methodologies.
• Help track project budgets, review payment applications, and process financial transactions.
• Attend project meetings and assist with minutes and action tracking.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Other learning ad hoc projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Education – actively enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program at a University/College with a STEM or business focus (Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline preferred).
• Skills – preferred:
  Interest in project management or construction. Analytical and problem‑solving skills. Familiarity with scheduling tools or financial systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Collaboration – Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Functional Excellence – Good organizational skills and ability to follow directions.

DIMENSIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.

General office setting, typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, usually at a computer terminal – with short breaks or lunch period. However, there may be some bending/stooping, reaching above shoulder level, walking; standing; carrying of light items such as papers, books, or packages of up to 25 pounds. Should be able to hear & speak clearly using phone / headset to communicate with customers;

be able to navigate, view & enter information on the computer.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have to withstand exposure to outdoor/adverse working conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the…