ARCO/Murray · 2 days ago
Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2026)
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26/hr - $29/hr
Start in 2026 SummerARCO/Murray is looking for highly motivated Project Manager Interns who are passionate about the construction process to join the team for the Summer of 2026. The role involves assisting Project Managers with various tasks including estimating, scheduling, and jobsite visits to ensure project performance and profit from day one.
Building MaterialReal Estate
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 - As an ARCO/Murray Project Manager Intern, weekly training sessions are provided to ensure the Intern team has a clear understanding of their role and how the business operates. Many training courses emphasize 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Housing assistance provided for non-local interns
$5,000 bonus should you join ARCO/Murray full-time after graduation
Company
ARCO/Murray
ARCO/Murray is a construction company offering design and construction services. It is a sub-organization of ARCO/Murray.
Founded in 1992
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Bradley Dannegger
Co-Chairman/CEO
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