Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

ARCO Companies•Chicago, IL

5d•$27 - $28

About The Position

ARCO/Murray is looking for highly motivated Project Manager Interns who are passionate about the construction process to join the team for the Summer of 2027. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You’ll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one! ARCO offers an exciting Intern opportunity for highly motivated students. A Project Manager Intern will assist Project Managers with various tasks throughout the construction process.

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

Estimating – Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the 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 – Participate in weekly training sessions to ensure a clear understanding of the role and how the business operates. Training emphasizes growing a deeper knowledge of building trades and how to leverage an engineering background to solve clients needs as a design/builder. Training is held virtually, in-person, at jobsites, and self-guided.