Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Project Operations Associate Internship

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

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Location Type: Office

Location: Lake Mary • Florida • United States

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Job Level

Entry Level

Tech Stack

Tableau

About the role

  • The Project Operations Associate provides support to the entire Project Controls team, including Schedulers, Cost Analysts, and the Project Controls Manager.
  • Support schedule management by updating project schedules, entering data, and applying basic formatting in Primavera P6 and Excel.
  • Assist cost analysts with collecting, organizing, and validating financial data for budget, commitment, and actuals tracking.
  • Maintain and update project dashboards and reports using Excel and Power BI.
  • Create visual reporting materials, including charts, graphs, and summary tables for project progress and performance reviews.
  • Participate in project team meetings, document key discussions, and track follow-up actions.
  • Organize and manage project documentation, schedules, and reports in shared drives or document control systems.
  • Perform basic data quality checks, identifying errors or inconsistencies for review.
  • Provide ad hoc project controls support, including compiling performance metrics and coordinating with internal stakeholders.
  • Assist with monthly project status reports and presentation preparation.
  • Learn and apply project controls principles, including Critical Path, Earned Value, and schedule logic.
  • Shadow project controls team members to gain exposure to tools, workflows, and communication processes.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction) to gather project information as needed.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Industrial Engineering, Business, Construction Engineering, HR, Engineering, Business, or Information Technology from an ABET‑accredited university.
  • Strong communication and interpretation skills, including the ability to read and analyze technical documents, journals, procedures, and regulations, as well as prepare reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Effective presentation skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly to managers, clients, customers, and public groups.
  • Solid mathematical and analytical foundations, including probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, and applying ratios, percentages, and proportions to real‑world scenarios.
  • Demonstrated problem‑solving ability, including collecting and analyzing data, interpreting technical instructions, and working with abstract and concrete variables to reach valid conclusions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Acrobat, Excel).
  • Knowledge of databases, project management concepts, and technical diagrams, including flowcharts and graphical tools.
  • Familiarity with project controls and reporting tools such as Power BI, SharePoint, Tableau, Primavera P6, Power Apps, Power Automate, or Microsoft Project (preferred but not required).
Benefits
  • Real-World experience
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals.
  • Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
  • Committed to quality products and services.
  • Great working environment and culture.
  • Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Primavera P6ExcelPower BIdata analysisbudget trackingschedule managementdata validationperformance metricsmathematicsanalytical skills
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skillscollaborationinterpretation skillsattention to detaildocumentation skillsteamworkadaptability