Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)
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About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager Intern to join our team of experts in Orlando, FL. 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist Project Managers with 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.
- 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 drawings or submittals from subcontractors, give to PM, communicate to subcontractor that they can begin ordering material and working.
- Billing – handle subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
- Job Site Visits – visit job site with PM to ensure the project is running smoothly.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible).
- Housing stipend (based on need).
- Performance-based bonus at the end of the internship.
- Industry-leading performance-based bonus program for full-time associates.
- 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates.
- Traditional and Roth 401k options.
- Tuition reimbursement for associates.
- Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
- 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
- 1-week paid volunteer leave each year.
- 100% charitable match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 3 weeks of vacation.
- 100% paid 12-week maternity leave.
About the company
We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us.