Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

A Project Manager Intern will assist Project Managers with the following:

• 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 proposals from structural engineers and 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 training sessions to gain a clear understanding of your role and how the business operates. Training emphasizes growing a deeper knowledge of building trades and leveraging an engineering background to solve clients' needs as a design/builder. Training is held virtually, in-person, at jobsites, and self-guided.

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

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• One-on-one mentorship
• Structured training program
• Opportunity to travel
• Opportunity for term-end discretionary bonus
• Stipend provided for interns living outside of market
• A $5,000 bonus should you join ARCO/Murray fulltime after graduation

About the company

ARCO is dedicated to the well-being of our associates and is proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. With 38 offices in major cities across the United States, we are one of the fastest-growing construction companies in the nation. As a leader in the design/build industry, we rose to #3 on ENR's Top 100 Design-Build Companies list. We hire the best and brightest from across the country, constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.