Construction Project Manager Co-op

ARCO Design/Build; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company sponsored lunches, happy hours

Stocked kitchen with coffee, snacks

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a College Project Manager Intern/Co-op for our Raleigh, NC team. You will support project performance and contribute to profit from day one, with hands-on experience across estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, and field visits.

You will work with Civil/Architectural/Construction Management students to gain practical industry exposure, participate in permitting, submittal reviews, and subcontract coordination while developing essential professional skills

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Enrolled in Civil/Architectural/Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree program.
• Co-op or Intern construction experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Estimating – describe project proposals and assign dollar values.
• Scheduling – create a working timeline for subcontractors/trades to meet deadlines.
• Design meetings – attend meetings with owner and team to understand design requirements.
• Buyout – issue bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors; evaluate proposals and award subs.
• Permitting – complete permit forms, submit with drawings and fees, and obtain approvals.
• Shop drawing/submittal review – review submissions and coordinate with PM and subcontractors.
• Billing – manage subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Job site visits – accompany PM to ensure project progress and quality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Strong work ethic

Education

GPA: 3.0/4.0

Civil/Architectural/Construction Engineering or Construction Management major

Job description

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a College Project Manager Intern/Co-op for our Raleigh, NC team. You will support project performance and contribute to profit from day one, with hands-on experience across estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, and field visits.

You will work with Civil/Architectural/Construction Management students to gain practical industry exposure, participate in permitting, submittal reviews, and subcontract coordination while developing essential professional skills