Operations Manager Intern

Mission Statement: Unlocking potential while protecting your most critical assets.

Core Values: Care Trust Help (C.T.H.)

Summary of Position

The Operations Manager Intern supports the Operations team by assisting with project execution, resource coordination, scheduling, safety initiatives, and operational performance activities. This internship provides hands-on exposure to field operations and helps students develop an understanding of how crews, equipment, materials, and resources are managed to safely and efficiently deliver projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating labor, equipment, and material resources across projects. 
• Support scheduling activities and help monitor project progress and field productivity.
• Participate in operational meetings, site visits, and field inspections. 
• Work closely with Operations, Project Management, Safety, and Estimating teams to support project execution. 
• Assist with tracking operational metrics, project status updates, and performance reports. 
• Support safety initiatives, training activities, and operational compliance efforts. 
• Help identify opportunities for process improvements related to efficiency, productivity, and project execution. 
• Observe and learn leadership responsibilities related to managing field personnel and operational resources. 
• Assist with special projects and other operational initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field. 
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous construction, industrial, or operations-related experience. 
• Interest in Operations Management, Field Leadership, Construction Management, or Industrial Services. 
• Familiarity with scheduling, project tracking, or operational reporting tools.

Niles Industrial Coatings is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements therefore, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status or parental status, height, weight, citizenship status, arrest record, disability, genetic information, military or veterans’ status or any other legally protected status by federal, state, or local law.