Aspiring Construction Project Manager Intern

ARCO National Holdings; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Internship hours count towards ESOP

End-of-term performance bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus for each term served if…

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Two formal reviews during internship

Traveling to job sites

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings is seeking a motivated Project Manager Intern to join our design-build team in Missouri. You will assist with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, and site visits, gaining hands-on experience across the project lifecycle.

This paid internship offers an opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals, contribute to real projects, and a path to full-time employment after graduation. Housing stipend and performance-based elements are part of the program.

Qualifications

• 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 construction experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Estimating – Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects.
• Scheduling – Creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades to complete the project on time.
• Design meetings – 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 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.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communic

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program

Job description

ARCO National Holdings is seeking a motivated Project Manager Intern to join our design-build team in Missouri. You will assist with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, and site visits, gaining hands-on experience across the project lifecycle.

This paid internship offers an opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals, contribute to real projects, and a path to full-time employment after graduation. Housing stipend and performance-based elements are part of the program.