Construction Project Manager Co-op (Fall 2026)

ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing clients with superior solutions, cultivating an award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

About the role

A Co-op is a 6–8 month full-time experience where the student takes a semester off school or coordinates with their career services about Co-op requirements. As a Project Manager Co-op, you will assist Project Managers with meaningful responsibilities and gain hands-on experience in commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Estimating – describe project proposals and assign dollar values to projects
• Scheduling – create working timelines for subcontractors and trades to ensure on-time project completion
• Design meetings – attend meetings with owners, structural engineers, and architects to understand project design
• Buyout – send bid instructions, schedules, and drawings to subcontractors; receive and evaluate proposals; award subcontracts
• Permitting – complete permit forms, submit with drawings and fees, and coordinate approvals with city/county/fire authorities
• Shop Drawing and Submittal Review – receive shop drawings or submittals from subcontractors, route to Project Manager, and authorize material ordering
• Billing – manage subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications
• Job Site Visits – accompany Project Manager to sites to monitor progress and ensure smooth operations

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• Previous internship or Co-op experience in construction preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities
• Housing stipend (based on need)
• Internship hours count toward 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 company leaders
• Intern training program to develop real-world skills
• Two formal reviews during the internship to enhance learning
• Travel opportunities to jobsites
• Engagement events