Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking motivated Project Manager Interns for the Summer of 2027. You will support project managers from start to finish on construction projects, applying an engineering background to solve client needs.

This internship offers mentorship, structured training, and potential travel. You will gain hands-on experience in estimating, scheduling, design coordination, buyout, shop drawing reviews, billing, and site visits, with a clear path toward full-time opportunities after

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 proposals and assigning dollar values.
• Create a working timeline for subcontractors to complete the project on time.
• Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design pro structures.
• Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors; evaluate proposals and award subcontracts.
• Review subcontractor drawings with Project Manager and design team and communicate with subs on upcoming work.
• Support billing and project cost status management.
• Visit job sites with Project Manager and coordinate with Superintendents.
• Attend weekly training sessions to understand the role and business operations.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Estimating

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering

Job description

Introduction

At ARCO/Murray, we take our "better team, better planning, and better execution" culture seriously. But we're not an award-winning firm just because we're a great place to work. We're relentless experts at what we do.

Overview

Are you looking to use your engineering background to solve client needs? Are you always thinking outside the box? Do you enjoy managing a project from start up to completion? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an opportunity that will impress you.

ARCO/Murray is looking for highly motivated Project Manager Interns who are passionate about the construction process to join the team for the Summer of 2027. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You'll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one!

Typical hourly compensation for the Project Management Internship role ranges from $31.00 to $32.00 per hour, depending on location, academic level, and prior experience.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work.

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• One-on-one mentorship
• Structured training program
• Opportunity to travel
• Opportunity for term-end discretionary bonus
• Stipend provided for interns living outside of market
• A $5,000 bonus should you join ARCO/Murray full-time after graduation

Responsibilities

ARCO offers an exciting Intern opportunity for highly motivated students. A Project Manager Intern will assist Project Managers with the following:

• Estimating -Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects.
• Scheduling -Creating a working timeline for subcontractors to complete the project on time.
• Design meetings -Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design pro structural engineers, architects.
• Buyout -Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors. Receive and evaluate proposals, then award subcontracts.
• Shop Drawing and Submittal Review - Review subcontractor drawings with Project Manager and design team and communicate with subs on upcoming work.
• Billing - 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.
• Jobsite Visits -Visit jobsite with Project Manager and work with Project Superintendents to ensure the project is running smoothly.
• Weekly Training Sessions -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. Many training courses emphasize growing a deeper knowledge of building trades and how to leverage an engineering background to solve clients' needs as a design/builder. Training is held virtually, in-person, at jobsites, and self-guided.

Requirements

• 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.