Project Controls & Commercial Intern – Summer 2027

Arup; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Los Angeles is offering a Project & Commercial Management Intern position for Summer 2027. You will gain exposure to a broad range of disciplines across design management, PMO, procurement, and project administration while supporting live infrastructure projects.

You will learn financial tracking, budgeting, invoicing, and progress reporting, work with Power BI basics, Excel, and project management tools, and collaborate with engineers, planners and clients to help deliver projects

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor's degree program (Construction Management or Engineering or related).
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; strong written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with AI prompting and project management software.
• Interest in digital products and emerging technologies; analytical thinker.
• Internship experience in an engineering/advisory firm is a plus; FE/EIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support in reviewing, monitoring and reporting project financial results and performance.
• Assist with resource planning and scheduling for projects.
• Help set up job codes, budgets and monitor progress.
• Assist with timesheet collection for time-based work.
• Collaborate with design team to track engineering progress for EV analysis.
• Assist with monthly client invoices and project expense invoices.
• Track sub-contractor costs, review invoices and monitor payments.
• Log scope changes and assist in change order requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Interest in digital technologies

Familiarity with AI prompting

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Power Platform

Project management software

Financial reporting/analysis software

Job description

Arup in Los Angeles is offering a Project & Commercial Management Intern position for Summer 2027. You will gain exposure to a broad range of disciplines across design management, PMO, procurement, and project administration while supporting live infrastructure projects.

You will learn financial tracking, budgeting, invoicing, and progress reporting, work with Power BI basics, Excel, and project management tools, and collaborate with engineers, planners and clients to help deliver projects