Construction Design/Build Project Manager Intern

ARCO Design/Build; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Medical insurance

Company lunches

Stocked kitchen

ESOP

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is offering a Construction Design/Build Project Manager (DBM) Intern/Co‑op position. You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project, from concept to final delivery, while working with experienced professionals dedicated to your growth.

You’ll participate in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, reporting, and shop drawing reviews. This internship emphasizes learning, mentorship, and potential path toward full-time opportunities within ARCO’s nationwide platform.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project from concept to delivery.
• Learn to describe project proposals and assign accurate dollar values.
• Assist in creating timelines for subcontractors/trades activities.
• Attend design meetings with owner and design team including engineers and architects.
• Prepare weekly reports, document progress, and track action items.
• Shadow project calls and site meetings to observe leadership.
• Send bid instructions, schedules, and drawings to subcontractors and assist with awarding subcontracts.
• Complete and submit permit applications with required documents and fees.
• Receive and route submittals to DBMs and communicate approvals to subcontractors.
• Learn about subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Visit job sites with DBMs to monitor progress.
• Attend offsite trainings and biweekly learning sessions.
• Gain exposure to business development strategies and client relationships.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

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

Job description

ARCO Design/Build is offering a Construction Design/Build Project Manager (DBM) Intern/Co‑op position. You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project, from concept to final delivery, while working with experienced professionals dedicated to your growth.

You’ll participate in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, reporting, and shop drawing reviews. This internship emphasizes learning, mentorship, and potential path toward full-time opportunities within ARCO’s nationwide platform.