About the role#
ARCO/Murray is seeking a Construction Project Manager Intern for the summer of 2027. This role involves managing project performance and costs from the start of a project through to completion. You will work directly with Project Managers and Superintendents to gain hands-on experience in the design-build construction process.
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, architects, and structural engineers.
- Distribute bid instructions, schedules, and drawings to subcontractors.
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals and award contracts.
- Review subcontractor drawings and communicate upcoming work requirements.
- Manage subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
- Monitor the cost status of active projects.
- Visit jobsites to assist with operational oversight.
- Participate in weekly training sessions covering building trades and business operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
- Prior industry internship experience is helpful but not required.
- Extracurricular involvement is viewed as a positive.
Location & details#
- Location: St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position with an hourly rate between $27.00 and $28.00 depending on experience and academic level. Overtime is possible. A discretionary bonus may be available at the end of the term. A stipend is provided for interns living outside the market. A $5,000 bonus is offered if you join ARCO/Murray full-time after graduation.
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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