About the role#
ARCO/Murray is seeking Project Manager Interns for the Summer 2027 term. This full-time, on-site role provides an opportunity to gain experience in the construction process while working on project performance and costs. Interns participate in weekly training sessions that cover building trades and design-build practices through virtual, in-person, and jobsite formats.
What you'll do#
- Estimate project proposals and assign dollar values.
- Create working timelines for subcontractors to ensure projects stay on schedule.
- Attend design meetings with owners and project teams.
- Manage the buyout process by sending bid instructions, schedules, and drawings to subcontractors.
- Receive and evaluate proposals, then award subcontracts.
- Review subcontractor drawings with the project team and communicate upcoming work.
- Assist with managing subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, pay applications, and cost status.
- Visit jobsites to work with Project Superintendents and ensure smooth operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
- Previous internship experience is a plus.
- Extracurricular involvement is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $27.00 to $28.00 per hour, with potential for overtime.
- Benefits include one-on-one mentorship, a structured training program, and an opportunity for a term-end discretionary bonus.
- A $5,000 bonus is available if you join ARCO/Murray full-time after graduation.
- A stipend is provided for interns living outside the local market.
About ARCO/Murray
ARCO/Murray is a design and construction firm founded in 1992. The company focuses on commercial construction and real estate projects for businesses and Fortune 500 clients. It operates across the United States and Canada using a design-build process. The staff includes architects, engineers, project managers, and superintendents.
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