Project Manager Intern

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Project Manager Intern

McConnell & Associates

Location: Kansas City, MO

Employment Type: Internship (Full-Time / Seasonal)

About Us McConnell & Associates is a leading employee-owned civil and sports construction company serving clients throughout the Midwest. We build and maintain durable, high-performance infrastructure and athletic facilities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and quality. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), our employee-owners share directly in the success they help create.

Position Overview

The Project Manager Intern offers students a unique, immersive opportunity to learn the full lifecycle of construction management, sales, and operations. Working alongside experienced Project Managers and Estimators, this role bridges business development, estimating, and project execution across our Kansas City office.

Key Responsibilities

Sales, Estimating & Client Relations

• Assist with building customer relationships and delivering tailored solutions for project needs.
• Support bid follow-ups, contract negotiations, and sales efforts.
• Participate in pre-construction site visits, project scope development, and specification writing.
• Gain hands-on experience in project estimating and budgeting.

Project Execution & Management

• Help manage project schedules, material procurement, submittals, and comprehensive project documentation.
• Assist with obtaining subcontractor proposals, issuing subcontracts, and managing material orders.
• Provide regular project status updates to clients and project stakeholders.
• Work with field teams to observe site layout, material staging, and safety enforcement.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Leadership & Work Ethic: Strong work ethic with a demonstrated ability to lead people and support project management tasks.
• Licensing & Driving Record: Valid driver’s license required. Relatively clean motor vehicle report (applicants with drug or alcohol driving offenses in the last three years will not be considered; other violations evaluated per insurance standards).
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Availability: Ability to work 40–50 hours per week, including weekends as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Paid Holidays.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401K Savings Plan With a Company Match
• Career Growth: Direct pathway to full-time opportunities with MAC upon graduation.

McConnell & Associates is proud to be a drug-free, equal opportunity employer.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

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