Project Controls Intern

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, telecommunications, and gas distribution markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, the firm leverages a century of experience to support the infrastructure needs of today. H&M is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation's leading contractors.

At H&M, we believe in creating opportunities for team members to learn, grow, and make an impact. Our internship program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world projects that help build a strong foundation for future careers.

Position Summary Are you pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management, or Project Management and interested in learning how large infrastructure projects are managed financially?

Henkels & McCoy is seeking a Project Controls Intern to support our Finance, Operations, and Project Management teams. This internship offers practical experience in project financial management, forecasting, cost tracking, billing, reporting, and operational analysis. The intern will gain exposure to the financial and operational processes that drive successful infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced project controls and finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project setup and maintenance within financial systems.
• Support the tracking and analysis of project costs, budgets, and revenue.
• Help monitor customer billing activities and project expenditures.
• Assist with forecasting project financial performance and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Prepare reports and dashboards related to project financial and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance teams to gather and analyze project data.
• Support month-end close activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Assist with documenting and maintaining financial controls and business processes.
• Participate in ad hoc reporting and analysis projects.
• Gain exposure to project accounting practices, forecasting methodologies, and infrastructure project management.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:

• Finance

• Accounting

• Business Administration

• Construction Management

• Project Management

• Economics or related field

• Strong interest in project controls, construction finance, or infrastructure operations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, academic project, or leadership experience.
• Exposure to accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or construction management coursework.
• Experience working with data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to project accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Mentorship from experienced finance, project controls, and operations professionals.
• Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, and business skills.
• Networking opportunities across H&M and MasTec.
• A potential pathway to future full-time opportunities upon graduation.

Key Competencies

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Customer focus
• Accountability
• Problem solving
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Initiative and learning agility

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.