Mechanical Project Manager Intern: Mentorship & Travel

ARCO/Murray; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate (with overtime

One-on-one mentorship

Structured training program

Opportunity to travel

Opportunity for term-end discretionary

Stipend provided for interns living.

$5,000 bonus for full-time after grad

Job summary

ARCO/Murray in Downers Grove, IL is seeking motivated students for a Mechanical Project Manager Intern position for Summer 2027. You will assist Project Managers and gain hands-on exposure to estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, and shop drawing reviews.

This internship offers mentorship, a structured training program, travel opportunities, and a potential post-graduation full-time role. Interns may receive a $5,000 bonus if they join full-time after graduation; we provide

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or related program.
• Open to full-time opportunity post grad.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Prior construction internship experience is a plus.
• Extracurricular involvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimating – Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to 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 – Weekly training sessions are provided to ensure the Intern team has a clear understanding of their role and how the business operates.

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Architectural Engineering

Job description

ARCO/Murray in Downers Grove, IL is seeking motivated students for a Mechanical Project Manager Intern position for Summer 2027. You will assist Project Managers and gain hands-on exposure to estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, and shop drawing reviews.

This internship offers mentorship, a structured training program, travel opportunities, and a potential post-graduation full-time role. Interns may receive a $5,000 bonus if they join full-time after graduation; we provide