Construction PM Intern — Mentorship & Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

One-on-one mentorship

Structured training program

Travel opportunities

Discretionary bonus

Intern stipend

Full-time bonus

Job summary

ARCO/Murray Power Solutions in Chicago is seeking highly motivated Project Manager Interns for the Summer of 2027 to apply an engineering background to client needs within construction. You’ll be empowered to drive project performance and profit from day one.

Responsibilities include estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, shop drawing review, billing, and site visits, with weekly training to deepen understanding of building trades and the design/builder process.

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

• Assist Project Managers with estimating project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects.
• Create a working timeline for subcontractors to complete the project on time.
• Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design pro structural engineers, architects.
• Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors. Receive and evaluate proposals, then award subcontracts.
• Review subcontractor drawings with Project Manager and design team and communicate with subs on upcoming work.
• Work with Project Manager to understand the business side of building such as managing subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, pay applications, and owning projects cost status.
• Visit jobsite with Project Manager and work with Project Superintendent’s to ensure the project is running smoothly.
• As an ARCO/Murray Project Manager Intern, weekly training sessions are provided to ensure the Intern team has a clear understanding of their role and how the business operates.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related field

Job description

ARCO/Murray Power Solutions in Chicago is seeking highly motivated Project Manager Interns for the Summer of 2027 to apply an engineering background to client needs within construction. You’ll be empowered to drive project performance and profit from day one.

Responsibilities include estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, shop drawing review, billing, and site visits, with weekly training to deepen understanding of building trades and the design/builder process.