Construction PM Co-op: Path to Full-Time & Perks

ARCO National Construction Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

End-of-term bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus for each term served

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

2 formal reviews during Internship

Traveling to job sites

Engagement events

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a motivated Project Manager Co-op to join our team for a 6-8 month, full-time internship. You will assist with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, submittals, billing, and site visits under the guidance of experienced PMs.

This program offers hands-on experience, housing stipend, potential for full-time employment after graduation, and access to senior leaders through structured reviews and training.

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

Communication skills

Written communication

Strong work ethic

Education

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

Job description

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a motivated Project Manager Co-op to join our team for a 6-8 month, full-time internship. You will assist with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, submittals, billing, and site visits under the guidance of experienced PMs.

This program offers hands-on experience, housing stipend, potential for full-time employment after graduation, and access to senior leaders through structured reviews and training.