Construction Project Manager Co-op | Build Experience

ARCO National Construction Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Path to full-time position

End-of-term performance bonus

Traveling to job sites

Engagement events

Sign-on bonus for term as full-time

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager Co-op in Cincinnati for a 6–8 month, full-time internship. You will work closely with Project Managers and owners, taking on meaningful responsibilities to support project delivery from day one and gain real-world construction experience.

ARCO offers competitive hourly compensation, housing stipend, ESOP eligibility for internship hours, and opportunities to transition to a full-time role after graduation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program.
• Minimum GPA 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

• Assist Project Managers with estimating, scheduling, and design meetings.
• Process buyouts by sending bid instructions, schedules, and drawings to subs.
• Support permitting by submitting forms with drawings and fees.
• Review shop drawings and submittals with PM and coordinate material orders.
• Assist with billing including subcontracts, change orders, and pay requests.
• Attend job-site visits with PM to ensure the project runs smoothly.

Skills

Estimating

Scheduling

Design meetings

Buyout

Permitting

Shop drawing

Billing

Job site visits

Communication

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 in Cincinnati for a 6–8 month, full-time internship. You will work closely with Project Managers and owners, taking on meaningful responsibilities to support project delivery from day one and gain real-world construction experience.

ARCO offers competitive hourly compensation, housing stipend, ESOP eligibility for internship hours, and opportunities to transition to a full-time role after graduation.