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AM Mechanical · 18 hours ago

Project Management Intern (Summer 2026)

Downers Grove, IL

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$26.50/hr - $29.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

AM Mechanical is looking for highly motivated Mechanical Project Manager Interns who are passionate about the construction process to join the team for the Summer of 2026. You’ll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one, assisting Project Managers with various tasks related to project management and execution.

Construction

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 AM Mechanical 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