Construction Project Management Intern

Description
Construction Project Management Intern

Orano USA is a leading supplier of nuclear fuel solutions supporting the United States' nuclear energy mission and advanced reactor deployment.


Project IKE is Orano USA's multibillion-dollar uranium enrichment facility under development in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the largest private investment in the state's history.


The Construction Project Management Intern is a paid internship, you'll be embedded with the Project IKE Construction Project Manager and will support strategic analysis, stakeholder communications, project coordination, and business support functions. This role offers rare early-career access to the full scope of how a major capital project is managed, governed, and communicated.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities below reflect the primary areas of contribution; specific assignments will depend on project priorities during the internship period.

1. Strategic Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and support executive-level briefings, project status reports, and decision-support materials for project leadership and senior stakeholders
• Research and synthesize information on industry trends, regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and stakeholder considerations relevant to Project IKE
• Assisting in preparing materials for governance reviews, milestone reporting, and internal leadership presentations

1. Project Coordination & Administrative Support

• Support tracking and management of construction action items, milestones, and deliverables across functional areas
• Assist in organizing and maintaining project coordination tools, meeting agendas, and follow-up documentation
• Contribute to the development of project schedules and work plans in coordination with the Project Administrator and PMO Project Manager
• Support document control and filing processes in collaboration with the Document Management Specialist

1. Stakeholder Communications & Outreach

• Contribute to internal and external communications materials, including project updates, stakeholder correspondence, and outreach content
• Assist in aligning messaging across technical, commercial, and regulatory workstreams to ensure clarity and consistency
• Support development of marketing or positioning materials related to Project IKE's mission and progress as needed

1. Commercial & Business Support

• Assist the Cost Control Manager and Project Estimator with data organization, analysis, and reporting
• Support the Risk Manager in tracking, updating, and summarizing risk registers and mitigation plans
• Provide research and analytical support to commercial and strategic initiatives led by the Construction Project Manager and Project Support Analyst

Profil souhaité

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, strategy, marketing, project management, public policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience or coursework in at least two of the following areas: construction, strategy, marketing, or project management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex, technical information into clear and compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Professional maturity and comfort working in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• French language proficiency is a plus given Orano's French & American operational context.
• Demonstrated interest in nuclear energy, domestic energy policy, or large-scale capital project development.
• A considerable amount of creativity and initiative is expected.