Construction PM Co-op – Spring/Summer 2027

ARCO Companies; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

ESOP eligibility

End-of-term bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus for each term served

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Formal reviews during internship

Travel to job sites

Job summary

ARCO Companies is seeking a Project Manager Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027 in Canton, OH. You will support estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, shop drawings, billing and site visits as part of a six-to-eight month full-time co-op.

Enrolment in a related bachelor’s program with a 3.0 GPA is required, with prior internship experience preferred. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, housing stipend based on need, ESOP eligibility, end-of-term bonus, and a path to

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor's degree program.
• GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 required.
• Previous internship or co-op construction experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimating – describe project proposals and assign dollar values to projects.
• Scheduling – create a working timeline for subcontractors/trades to complete the project on time.
• 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 and award subcontracts.
• Permitting – fill out permit forms, submit with drawings and fees, then send to city/county/fire for approval.
• Shop drawing/submittal review – receive, review and communicate to subcontractors.
• Billing – manage subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Job site visits – visit site with PM to ensure project runs smoothly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Work ethic

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management degree

Job description

ARCO Companies is seeking a Project Manager Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027 in Canton, OH. You will support estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, shop drawings, billing and site visits as part of a six-to-eight month full-time co-op.

Enrolment in a related bachelor’s program with a 3.0 GPA is required, with prior internship experience preferred. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, housing stipend based on need, ESOP eligibility, end-of-term bonus, and a path to