Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

ARCO Murray Construction Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Housing stipend

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sabbatical after five years

Paid volunteer leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARCO Murray Construction Company is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager Intern for their Orlando, FL, office. This role provides opportunities for hands-on experience in project management, including estimating, scheduling, and supervising job site activities.

You’ll work closely with experts to learn about the construction process while enjoying benefits such as competitive pay, housing stipends, and a performance-based bonus. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a relevant Bachelor’s degree and have a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in relevant Bachelor’s degree program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Previous construction internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate project proposals and assign values.
• Create schedules for subcontractors to ensure timely completion.
• Attend design meetings with the team for project understanding.
• Send bid instructions and evaluate subcontractor proposals.
• Fill out and submit permit forms for city approvals.
• Review shop drawings and communicate material orders to subcontractors.
• Handle billing for contracts, change orders, and pay applications.
• Visit job sites to ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager Intern to join our team of experts in Orlando, FL. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• Housing stipend (based on need)
• Performance-based bonus at end of Internship
• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program for full time associates
• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Estimating – describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects
• Scheduling – creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades to complete the project on time
• Design meetings – attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design for structural engineers, architects
• Buyout – send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors, receive and evaluate proposals, then award the subcontracts
• Permitting – fill out permit forms, submit forms with drawings and fees, then send to city/county/fire and wait for approval
• Shop Drawing and Submittal Review – receive shop drawing or submittal from subcontractor, give to PM, communicate to subcontractor that they can begin ordering material and working
• Billing – subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications
• Job Site Visits – visit job site with PM to ensure project is running smoothly

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program
• Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0
• Previous Internship or Co-op construction experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong work ethic

EOE, including disability/vets