Construction Design/Build Intern — Project Lead in Training

ARCO Design/Build, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Company-sponsored lunches, happy hours

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build, Inc. in Columbia, MD, is seeking a Construction Design/Build Project Manager Intern/Co-op. You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of projects, from concept through final delivery, while learning from experienced professionals dedicated to your growth.

You’ll participate in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, site visits, and reporting. This internship offers competitive hourly pay, a housing stipend, and health benefits for eligible interns.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering undergraduate or graduate program.
• Driver’s License required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Previous Co-op or Intern experience in construction preferred, but not required.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Concept to Completion: learn ARCO's project lifecycle from concept through final delivery.
• Estimating and Takeoffs: describe proposals and assign values.
• Scheduling: assist in creating timelines for subcontractors.
• Design Meetings: attend owner and design-team meetings.
• Reporting: prepare weekly progress reports and track action items.
• Shadowing: observe DBMs in project calls and site meetings.
• Buyout: issue bid instructions and assist with subcontract awards.
• Permitting: complete and submit permit applications with required documents.
• Shop Drawing & Submittal Review: route submittals and communicate approvals.
• Billing: learn about subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay apps.
• Job Site Visits: accompany DBMs to monitor progress.
• Training & Learning: participate in offsite trainings and biweekly sessions.
• Business Development: observe client-relations and business development strategies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Driver's license

Co-op/intern experience preferred

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/Construction Management/Building Science/Construction Engineering program

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Job description

ARCO Design/Build, Inc. in Columbia, MD, is seeking a Construction Design/Build Project Manager Intern/Co-op. You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of projects, from concept through final delivery, while learning from experienced professionals dedicated to your growth.

You’ll participate in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, site visits, and reporting. This internship offers competitive hourly pay, a housing stipend, and health benefits for eligible interns.