Construction Project Manager Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

About the role

ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business. We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager Co-op to join our team of experts. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

A Day in the Life

• Assist Project Managers with estimating – describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects
• Assist with scheduling – creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades to complete the project on time
• Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design proposals from structural engineers and architects
• Participate in buyout – sending bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors; receiving and evaluating proposals; awarding the subcontracts
• Assist with permitting – filling out permit forms, submitting forms with drawings and fees, then sending to city/county/fire and waiting for approval
• Review shop drawings and submittals – receiving shop drawing or submittal from subcontractor, giving to PM, communicating to subcontractor that they can begin ordering material and working
• Assist with billing – subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications
• Visit job sites with PM to ensure the project is running smoothly

Necessary Qualifications

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

What We Can Offer You

• 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
• Traveling to job sites
• Engagement events