Construction Project Manager Co-op: Build & Learn

ARCO National Holdings; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Internship hours count towards ESOP

End-of-term performance bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus for each term served ifH

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

2 formal reviews during Internship

Traveling to job sites

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings in Omaha, NE is seeking a Construction Project Manager Co-op for Summer/Fall 2027. The role provides hands-on exposure to estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, shop drawing reviews, billing, and on-site visits.

The intern will work full-time for 6-8 months, take a semester off, and collaborate with project managers while building practical experience post-design through field execution.

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: 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 proposals from structural engineers and architects.
• Buyout: Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors; receive and evaluate proposals, then award subcontracts.
• Permitting: Fill out permit forms, submit with drawings and fees, and await city/county/fire approvals.
• Shop drawing/submittal review: Review shop drawings or submittals and communicate start of material orders.
• Billing: Manage subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Job site visits: Visit job sites with PM to ensure smooth project progress.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Work ethic

Education

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

GPA 3.0+

Job description

ARCO National Holdings in Omaha, NE is seeking a Construction Project Manager Co-op for Summer/Fall 2027. The role provides hands-on exposure to estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, shop drawing reviews, billing, and on-site visits.

The intern will work full-time for 6-8 months, take a semester off, and collaborate with project managers while building practical experience post-design through field execution.