In the Project Management Intern position, you’ll support the successful execution of design, procurement, and construction-related projects by partnering with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to coordinate timelines, organize project documentation, improve communication workflows, and drive operational efficiency. You’ll gain hands-on experience in project execution while exploring how emerging technologies, AI tools, and workflow automation can enhance team collaboration and project outcomes.
Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them.
What You’ll Do and Impact:
Partner with Project Managers to support client projects from kickoff through completion, including project documentation, presentations, reports, action item tracking, and overall project coordination.
Maintain project schedules, meeting notes, status updates, and key project materials to support successful execution.
Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
Support procurement activities, quoting, reporting, and other project-related administrative tasks.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve workflows through process optimization, automation, AI-enabled tools, and emerging technologies.
Research, test, and support the adoption of technology solutions that enhance collaboration, documentation, and project outcomes.
Build foundational knowledge of senior living development, design, construction, procurement, and project management practices.
Skills Needed:
Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers impactful communications for diverse audiences across channels. Excels in both small and large group interactions. Captures attention, actively listens, and guides discussions towards targeted goals.
Effectively Collaborates - Forges strong partnerships and works productively with others to achieve common goals. Finds common ground to solve problems and seeks out diverse perspectives to inform decisions. Quickly earns trust, puts others at ease, and shows empathy.
Learns Quickly - Rapidly absorbs and applies new information and skills and enjoys new challenges. Innovates and experiments to solve problems, reflecting on both successes and failures for growth. Is a naturally curious and adaptable learner.
Optimizes Work Processes - Streamlines workflows by harnessing data, AI, and technology. Identifies opportunities for efficiency and incorporates new processes and technology. Defines new success measures.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain organization, and support project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Interest in AI tools, workflow automation, digital productivity platforms, and emerging technologies that improve team efficiency and project execution.
Experience:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Operations, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Technology, or a related field.
Experience using AI tools, workflow automation platforms, or creating/customizing GPTs
Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during breaks.
Additional Items of Interest:
Prior internship, leadership, campus organization, or project-based experience preferred.
Interest in project management, operations, technology, construction, or related industries preferred.
Familiarity with real estate development, interior design, architecture, construction, or related industries preferred.
Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available.
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Address: 800 Schneider Drive, South Elgin, IL, 60177
Phone: (630) 345-3913
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