Construction PM Intern: Mentorship, Training & Travel

ARCO/Murray National Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-on-one mentorship

Structured training program

Travel opportunity

Discretionary internship bonus stipend

$5,000 bonus after graduation if full‑

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction is offering a Project Manager Intern role for Summer 2027 in Chicago, designed for engineering students eager to manage projects from start to finish. You’ll assist with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, submittals, billing, and site visits, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship while exploring design/build processes.

Qualified applicants will be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; industry

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's of Engineering program or related field of study.
• Prior industry internship experience is a plus.
• Extracurricular involvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimating - Describe project proposals and assign dollar values.
• Scheduling - Create a working timeline for subcontractors.
• Design meetings - Attend design meetings with owner and team.
• Buyout - Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subs; evaluate proposals.
• Shop Drawing and Submittal Review - Review drawings and coordinate with subs.
• Billing - Understand subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and project costs.
• Jobsite Visits - Visit jobsite with Project Manager and ensure progress.
• Weekly Training Sessions - Participate in training to understand role and operations.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's of Engineering

GPA 3.0/4.0

Job description

ARCO/Murray National Construction is offering a Project Manager Intern role for Summer 2027 in Chicago, designed for engineering students eager to manage projects from start to finish. You’ll assist with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, submittals, billing, and site visits, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship while exploring design/build processes.

Qualified applicants will be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; industry