Junior Project Manager Internship Jobs in Reno, NV

Salary Range:  $100,000 - $150,000 annually (DOE), FLSA exempt.

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx - Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly's profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation for the past 10 years. 

Here's what you'll take on:

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead and manage electrical construction projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling project activities from preconstruction through project turnover.
• Develop and manage project schedules, estimates, budgets, and control systems, accounting for project variances and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Create accurate cost-at-completion projections and proactively manage financial performance.
• Oversee project execution to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, company quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Review drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings to ensure installations and final deliverables align with contract requirements.
• Coordinate work appropriately to facilitate permitting processes and support construction activities.
• Provide technical support and review construction procedures to ensure efficient and successful project execution.
• Maintain visibility into project status and scheduling, keeping leadership informed of progress and challenges.

Team Mentorship & Collaboration

• Direct and mentor project team members, including interns, field engineers, project engineers, and other project personnel.
• Foster a positive, collaborative environment while developing talent and supporting professional growth.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with craft personnel, supervisors, customers, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments including Safety, CAD/BIM, Accounting, and IT.
• Represent JH Kelly in project meetings and communications with clients and stakeholders.

Financial Management, Procurement & Change Management

• Manage estimating, procurement, budget setup, forecasting, billing, and resource planning activities.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and pricing for change orders.
• Write and manage RFIs and change orders while maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Manage project costs and ensure financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support profitable project execution and contribute to achieving margins above the original bid estimate.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Champion and promote JH Kelly's safety culture and quality standards.
• Ensure work performed by internal teams and subcontractors complies with project requirements and company expectations.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify project challenges, and implement solutions proactively.
• Continuously evaluate project performance and workflows to improve efficiency, communication, and project outcomes.

What You Bring

• Experience: 5+ years managing the full project lifecycle in the electrical industry, with 5+ years of prior electrical field experience (e.g., electrician, foreman) strongly preferred. Proven expertise in scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, and achieving above-bid profits.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Accubid Classic Estimating, and CPM scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project). Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Mindset: Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative, with a commitment to safety, quality, and driving innovation through technology.
• Education: Technical trade school, associate's degree in Electrical Technology or Construction Management, or equivalent experience. A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is a plus but not required. Journeyman or master electrician license or accredited apprenticeship completion preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of electrical design, industrial controls, the NEC, and construction processes. Experience in multiple markets or sectors is a plus.
• Requirements: Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites and work overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements
This role blends office and field environments. In the office, you'll sit for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks (e.g., typing, using a mouse), and communicate by telephone. In the field, you'll stand, walk, navigate uneven terrain, climb stairs, kneel, crouch, crawl, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Good vision and hearing are essential for reading plans, inspecting work, and on-site communication. You'll work outdoors in various weather conditions, adhere to site-specific dress codes, and wear PPE (hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots). Flexibility to travel and work outside regular hours is required. Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals with disabilities.