Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Structured training program

Travel opportunities

Discretionary end-of-program bonus

Intern stipend outside market

Full-time conversion bonus

Job summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking Project Manager Interns for Summer 2027 in Chicago, offering hands-on experience from day one in project performance and profitability. Students will support estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, submittal reviews, billing, site visits, and ongoing weekly trainings.

The program includes a competitive hourly rate, mentorship, and a potential discretionary year-end bonus, plus a $5,000 future full-time bonus after graduation.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

GPA 3.0/4.0

Enrollment in Engineering program

Prior internship experience

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!

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

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.

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.