Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands—including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada—to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Business Development/Project Management Intern will support all phases of a deal, from initial research to post-merger integration - balancing the financial, strategic, and operational aspects of mergers and acquisitions to keep the process organized and on track. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Pre-merger and due diligence:

• Conduct market and industry research - compile market, competitor, and industry specific research to help assess potential acquisition targets and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Maintain pipeline documentation - help track potential deals by documenting and updating the pipeline of prospective acquisition targets.
• Support target evaluation - assist in creating initial investment recommendations by analyzing potential target companies or initiatives.
• Process non-disclosure agreements - help with the administrative tasks of new M&A projects.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts - manage the process of gathering and reviewing key documents from the target company.

Deal execution and Communication Tasks:

• Prepare presentations and reports - summarize research and analysis into presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders, including leadership and management.
• Document business process - assist in updating and reorganizing internal documentation related to M&A processes, methods, and templates.
• Update project plans and timelines - Track project milestones, manage deliverable timelines, and update project plans to keep the team aligned on progress.
• Facilitate team meetings - coordinate meetings with cross-functional teams, prepare agendas and meeting notes, and ensure key takeaways and next steps are communicated to project leads.
• Support project execution - collaborate with different departments to help coordinate the deal process.

Post-merger integration (PMI) tasks

• Support integration efforts - work closely with the integration team to coordinate the transition of the new business, which involves coordinating with cross-functional teams on operational alignment.
• Track integration progress - Assis in monitoring progress against integration milestones, identifying potential delays, and communicating status to relevant team members.
• Assist with process improvement - conduct assessments of existing processes to identify areas for improvement following a merger or acquisition.
• Analyze integration metrics - evaluate project performance metrics by analyzing data on timelines and results to inform “lessons learned” reviews.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Currently enrolled or recently graduated with a bachelors degree in business management, marketing, or other related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Minimum of one year business experience preferably with project management responsibility.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical and market research skills.
• Organized, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent listening, communication, and presentation skills.
• Project coordination skills.
• Business acumen  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, talk, and hear.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

This is a part-time position requiring around 20 hours of work per week, which could increase to 40 hours depending upon project timelines. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.