Co-op: Construction Project Manager (Spring/Summer 2027)

ARCO National Holdings; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Housing stipend

ESOP eligibility hours

End-of-term performance bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Two formal reviews

Traveling to job sites

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings is offering a Construction Project Manager Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027 in Cincinnati. The program runs 6–8 months full-time, with a focus on estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, and site visits.

As a co-op, you will gain exposure to subcontractor coordination, bid evaluation, and billing processes while working closely with project managers and engineers. Housing stipends and future full-time pathways are among the perks.

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; award subcontracts.
• Permitting – Fill out permit forms, submit forms with drawings and fees, then send to city/county/fire for approval.
• Shop Drawing and Submittal Review – Review shop drawings and submittals for coordination.
• Billing – Manage subcontracts, change orders, pay requests and pay applications.
• Job Site Visits – Visit job site with PM to ensure project runs smoothly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Strong work ethic

Education

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

Job description

ARCO National Holdings is offering a Construction Project Manager Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027 in Cincinnati. The program runs 6–8 months full-time, with a focus on estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, and site visits.

As a co-op, you will gain exposure to subcontractor coordination, bid evaluation, and billing processes while working closely with project managers and engineers. Housing stipends and future full-time pathways are among the perks.