Project Management Intern in Ladson, South Carolina at Keel

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

The Project Management Intern supports Project Managers and the Program Management Office (PMO) in coordinating and executing manufacturing-related projects. This role bridges project planning and shop floor execution, helping ensure projects stay organized, on schedule, and aligned with business objectives. The intern will gain hands-on experience in project coordination, data tracking, and process improvement while contributing to initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, tracking, and documentation
• Maintain action item logs, schedules, and milestone updates
• Track project metrics and help prepare status reports and dashboards (e.g., using SmartSheet, Microsoft Project or OnePager)
• Coordinate meetings, capture notes, and follow up on action items
• Support manufacturing initiatives by identifying process improvements and inefficiencies
• Communicate project updates, risks, and issues to stakeholders
• All other related duties as assigned

Mission Readiness:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficient knowledge in SmartSheet is required
• Basic understanding of project management principles (scheduling, tracking, risk management)
• Familiarity with project tools such as Microsoft Project (preferred)
• Exposure to data analysis, reporting, or dashboard tools is a plus
• Interest in manufacturing, operations, or process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, or ISO is a plus)
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities

Travel Requirements:

• Rare but may occur

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.