Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? 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 Intern to join our team of experts in Fort Myers, FL.

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• Housing stipend (based on need)
• Performance-based bonus at end of Internship
• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program for full time associates
• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• 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

A Day in the Life

At ARCO, an Intern 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 pro 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

Necessary Qualifications

• Enrolled in 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