Construction Project Manager Co-op

ARCO National Construction Company; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Housing stipend

ESOP eligibility

End-of-term performance bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus for each term served ifH

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager Co-op to join our team for 6–8 months. This internship offers hands-on experience in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, drawing review, billing, and site visits on construction projects.

Candidates enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher are preferred.

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 – Describe project proposals and assign dollar values to the projects.
• Scheduling – Create 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, evaluate proposals, and award 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 – Review shop drawings or submittals and coordinate with PM and subcontractors.
• Billing – Subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Job Site Visits – Visit job site with PM to ensure project runs smoothly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Strong work ethic

Education

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

Job description

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager Co-op to join our team for 6–8 months. This internship offers hands-on experience in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, drawing review, billing, and site visits on construction projects.

Candidates enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher are preferred.