Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

ARCO/Murray National Construction•Emeryville, CA

54d•$31 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

ARCO/Murray is seeking highly motivated Project Manager Interns passionate about the construction process to join their team for the Summer of 2027. This internship offers the opportunity to manage project performance and profit from the outset. The role is designed for students looking to apply their engineering background to solve client needs and manage projects from inception to completion.

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

Nice To Haves

Prior industry internship experience is a plus
Extracurricular involvement is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist Project Managers with estimating, including describing project proposals and assigning dollar values.
Assist Project Managers with scheduling, creating timelines for subcontractors.
Attend design meetings with owners and teams (structural engineers, architects) to understand design.
Assist with buyout by sending bid instructions, schedules, and drawings to subcontractors, and evaluating proposals to award subcontracts.
Review subcontractor shop drawings and submittals with the Project Manager and design team, and communicate with subcontractors on upcoming work.
Work with Project Managers on the business aspects of construction, including managing subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, pay applications, and project cost status.
Visit job sites with Project Managers and work with Project Superintendents to ensure smooth project execution.
Participate in weekly training sessions focused on understanding the intern role, business operations, building trades, and leveraging engineering backgrounds in design/build projects. Training methods include virtual, in-person, job site visits, and self-guided learning.