Construction Project Manager Intern — Summer with Training

ARCO Companies; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate with overtime

Structured training program

Travel opportunities

Discretionary bonus

Intern stipend

$5,000 signing bonus

Job summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking highly motivated Project Manager Interns for the Summer of 2027. The role offers hands-on experience in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, and project oversight, with weekly training to deepen knowledge of building trades and how to apply an engineering background to client needs.

Typical responsibilities include assisting with billing, subcontracts, shop drawings, jobsite visits, and collaborating with design professionals.

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 to the projects.
• Scheduling – Create 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; 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 – 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 is seeking highly motivated Project Manager Interns for the Summer of 2027. The role offers hands-on experience in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, and project oversight, with weekly training to deepen knowledge of building trades and how to apply an engineering background to client needs.

Typical responsibilities include assisting with billing, subcontracts, shop drawings, jobsite visits, and collaborating with design professionals.