Project Manager Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a Project Manager Co-op to support its construction project management team. The co-op will assist with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, subcontractor buyout, permitting, submittal reviews, billing, and job site visits while gaining practical experience in design-build construction.

What you'll do:

• Estimating –Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects
• Scheduling –Creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades to complete the project on time
• Design meetings –Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design proposals from structural engineers and architects
• Buyout –Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors. Receive and evaluate proposals, then award the subcontracts
• Permitting– Fill out permit forms, submit forms with drawings and fees, then send to city/county/fire and wait for approval
• Shop Drawing and Submittal Review– Receive shop drawing or submittal from subcontractor, give to PM, communicate to subcontractor that they can begin ordering material and working
• Billing– Subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications
• Job Site Visits –Visit job site with PM, make sure project is running smoothly

What they're looking for:

• Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor's degree program
• Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong work ethic
• Previous Internship or Co-op construction experience preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• Housing stipend (based on need)
• Internship hours count towards our ESOP eligibility
• End-of-term performance bonus based on merit
• Path to full-time position
• Sign-on bonus for each term served if hired as a full-time associate following graduation
• Direct access to leaders
• Intern training program to learn real-world skills
• 2 formal reviews during your Internship to enhance learning opportunities
• Engagement events