Are you looking to use your engineering or construction background to solve client needs? Are you always thinking outside the box? Do you enjoy managing a project from start-up to completion? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you.ARCO/Murray is looking for highly motivated Project Manager Interns who are passionate about the construction process to join the team. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You’ll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one!We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. From one-on-one mentorship, a structured training program, opportunity to travel, opportunity for term-end discretionary bonus and housing/stipend provided for interns living outside of market.
ARCO offers an exciting Intern opportunity for highly motivated students. A Project Manager Intern will assist Project Managers with the following:Estimating – Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projectsScheduling – Creating a working timeline for subcontractors to complete the project on timeDesign meetings – Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design pro structural engineers, architectsBuyout – Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors. Receive and evaluate proposals, then award subcontractsShop Drawing and Submittal Review – Review subcontractor drawings with the Project Manager and design team and communicate with subs on upcoming workBilling – Work with the Project Manager to understand the business side of building, such as managing subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, pay applications, and owning project cost statusJobsite Visits – Visit the jobsite with the Project Manager and work with the Project Superintendent to ensure the project is running smoothlyWeekly 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 job sites, and self-guided.
Illinois
Median pay: $109K/yr
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