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Project Management Intern (Summer 2026)

AM Mechanical
Downers Grove, IL Intern
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Management Intern (Summer 2026) position at AM Mechanical?

Are you looking to use your engineering 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.

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. At AM Mechanical, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You’ll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one!

What We Can Offer You

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work.

  • 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
  • A $5,000 bonus should you join AM Mechanical fulltime after graduation

Responsibilities

AM Mechanical offers an exciting Intern opportunity for highly motivated students. A Mechanical Project Manager Intern will assist Project Managers with the following:

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Mechanical Engineering program
  • Open to fulltime opportunity post grad
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
  • Prior construction internship experience is a plus
  • Extracurricular involvement is a plus

At AM Mechanical, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

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EOE, including disability/vets
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