Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
ARCO/Murray is hiring highly motivated Project Manager Interns for Summer 2027. The internship is intended for students passionate about construction and interested in applying an engineering background to client needs. Interns assist Project Managers with project activities from startup through completion and are responsible for supporting project performance and profitability. The role includes assisting with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, subcontractor buyout, shop drawing and submittal reviews, billing and project cost tracking, and jobsite visits. Interns also participate in weekly training sessions delivered virtually, in person, at jobsites, or through self-guided learning. Training focuses on the intern role, business operations, construction trades, and applying engineering knowledge in a design-build setting.
Requirements
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's engineering program or a related field of study.
Nice To Haves
- Prior industry internship experience.
- Extracurricular involvement.
Responsibilities
- Assist with estimating by describing project proposals and assigning project dollar values.
- Create working schedules and timelines for subcontractors to complete projects on time.
- Attend design meetings with owners and the project team to understand design plans and coordinate with structural engineers and architects.
- Support subcontractor buyout by sending bid instructions, schedules, and drawings; receive and evaluate proposals; and award subcontracts.
- Review subcontractor shop drawings with the Project Manager and design team, and communicate with subcontractors about upcoming work.
- Work with the Project Manager on subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, pay applications, and project cost status.
- Visit jobsites with the Project Manager and work with Project Superintendents to help ensure projects run smoothly.
- Participate in weekly training sessions.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Overtime possible.
- One-on-one mentorship.
- Structured training program.
- Opportunity to travel.
- Opportunity for a term-end discretionary bonus.
- Stipend for interns living outside the market.
- $5,000 bonus for joining ARCO/Murray full-time after graduation.
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Career Level
Intern
