Construction Project Manager Intern or Co-op (2027)

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated College Project Manager Intern/Co-op, who is passionate about the construction process, to join our Raleigh, NC team.

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• Housing stipend (based on need)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company sponsored lunches, happy hours and events
• Stocked kitchen with coffee, soda, and snacks

Necessary qualifications

• Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0
• Enrolled in Civil/Architectural/Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree program
• Co-op or Intern construction experience preferred
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic

A Day in the Life

We are looking for a highly motivated College Project Manager Intern/Co-op, who is passionate about the construction process, to join our team. At ARCO, an Intern/Co-op has the opportunity to assist Project Managers with the following:

• Estimating - Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects.
• Scheduling - Creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades in order to complete the project on time.
• Design meetings - Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design, structural engineers, 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.

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