Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

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

About You:

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!

A Day in the Life:

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 Superintendent's 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.

Necessary 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

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

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 bonusStipend provided for interns living outside of market
• A $5,000 bonus should you join ARCO/Murray fulltime after graduation

Typical hourly compensation for the Project Management Internship role ranges from $27.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on location, academic level, and prior experience.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets