Co-op Construction Project Manager

ARCO National Construction Company; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

ESOP eligibility

End-of-term performance bonus

Path to full-time position

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Traveling to job sites

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company seeks a motivated Project Manager Co-op to join the team for a 6-8 month term. The role involves assisting with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, and subcontractor buyouts alongside experienced professionals.

The program offers exposure to permitting, shop drawing reviews, billing, and field visits. It provides mentorship, a path to full-time opportunities, and a housing stipend based on need.

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 – describe project proposals and assign dollar values
• Scheduling – create a working timeline for subcontractors/trades
• Design meetings – attend design meetings with owner and team
• Buyout – send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors and evaluate proposals
• Permitting – fill out permit forms and submit with drawings and fees
• Shop drawing/submittal review – coordinate with PM and subcontractor
• Billing – manage subcontracts, change orders, pay requests
• Job site visits – accompany PM and monitor project progress

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Work ethic

Internship experience

Education

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

Job description

ARCO National Construction Company seeks a motivated Project Manager Co-op to join the team for a 6-8 month term. The role involves assisting with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, and subcontractor buyouts alongside experienced professionals.

The program offers exposure to permitting, shop drawing reviews, billing, and field visits. It provides mentorship, a path to full-time opportunities, and a housing stipend based on need.