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Job Summary
This job code is to be used for internships and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract workers.
Job Description
Program Overview
Discover opportunities designed to set your career in motion! The Comcast internship program will help you cultivate meaningful relationships, develop strong interpersonal and business skills, gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 40 media and technology company, and receive mentorship opportunities to expand your professional network.
This program immerses students into the daily operation of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. The student becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units.
Organization & Team Overview
Comcast’s Network and Connectivity Team works together to deliver the speed, capabilities, scalability and reliability of our network – the largest gig-speed network in the U.S.
The Engineering and Construction team is at the forefront of connecting our customers to our services. The construction team is focused on building our network into new and existing areas to enable the products and services our customers need. As part of this team, you will be partnering with internal departments and external partners to help design and build our infrastructure.
Role Description
Are you passionate about managing projects focused on reducing costs, meeting schedules and driving operational efficiencies?
As a project management Intern on the construction team, you will be working with a team of seasoned professionals to help manage infrastructure deployment projects to fuel the expansion of the Comcast network to new customers in the Midwest region.
What are some interesting problems the student will work on?
You will with leaders within the construction team to come up with ways to organize and implement large scale construction projects with a focus on efficiency and process improvement. You will have a chance to work with other internal departments as well as external business partners. You will learn about construction practices, project management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
Where can this student make an impact?
You will be working with the best and brightest minds in Comcast while we roll out the internet and video delivery infrastructure that will power the next generation of connectivity. Success in this role is characterized by a higher speed to market, while driving lower cost per subscriber.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Helping manage straight-forward to moderately complex construction projects through entire project lifecycle (inception, approval, planning, execution, and closeout) and coordinate technical aspects of projects (design, development, integration and test, trial and deployment).
- Help initiate, facilitate, and monitor specific intradepartmental and cross-functional construction project progress and performance to assure quality and on time delivery Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Work in the field to ensure the execution of all construction activities including but not limited to: place hard-line cables, frame and strand poles, transfer facilities between poles, place cable in joint trench, and ensure safe operation of construction vehicles and cable trailers.
- Oversee the activity of business partners and/or subcontractors.
- Report on project's progress and updating database (P2) as required by project, internal/external partners, and the senior leadership team.
- Identify and manage critical path and risk areas and create risk response and mitigation plans while QCing end to end project.
- Report weekly (or as necessary) on any risks/issues.
- Solve issues as required to unblock open issues working with both internal and external partners and leadership.
- Work with other project managers to track and manage inter-project/domain dependencies.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Skills
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Interpersonal Communications
- Computer Savvy
- Preferred Majors: Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering
Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a United States-based college or university
- Rising Junior or Rising Senior only (must have a graduation date between Winter 2025- Spring 2027)
- Returning to degree-program (for at least a semester) after the completion of the summer internship (meaning, student must be returning to school for Fall 2025 semester before graduating)
- Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program- June 2 through August 15, 2025
- Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs
- Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting (unless virtual offering)
- Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Relationship Building; Professional Etiquette; Accountability; Teamwork; Resilience; Communication
Salary:
Base Pay: $24.00
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Relevant Work Experience
0-2 Years
