Construction PM Intern — Fast-Track to Full-Time

ARCO Companies; Richmond Heights (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Competitive hourly rate

ESOP eligibility

Path to full-time position

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

End-of-term bonus based on merit

Job summary

ARCO is offering a Project Manager Intern position for the summer. You will assist PMs with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, submittal reviews, billing, and site visits.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management bachelor’s program with a 3.0 GPA; internship or co‑op experience is preferred, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program.
• Minimum Grade Point Average 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

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/Construction Management Bachelor's degree

Job description

ARCO is offering a Project Manager Intern position for the summer. You will assist PMs with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, submittal reviews, billing, and site visits.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management bachelor’s program with a 3.0 GPA; internship or co‑op experience is preferred, and strong communication is essential.