Construction Project Manager Co‑op — Hands-On Leadership

ARCO National Construction Company; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

ESOP eligibility

Intern training program

End-of-term performance bonus

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company in New York seeks a motivated Project Manager Co-op for a 6-8 month full-time internship. You will assist the project management team with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, and subcontractor coordination, gaining hands-on experience in a premier construction environment.

You will participate in site visits, review shop drawings, and contribute to daily project activities while learning from senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management bachelor’s degree.
• 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

• 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.
• Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design proposals from structural engineers and architects.
• Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors; receive and evaluate proposals and award subs.
• Fill out permit forms, submit with drawings and fees, then send to city/county/fire and wait for approval.
• Receive shop drawings or submittals from subcontractors, review with PM, and communicate timing for ordering materials.
• Prepare subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Visit job sites with PM to ensure project runs smoothly.

Skills

Communication skills

Work ethic

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management bachelor’s degree

Job description

ARCO National Construction Company in New York seeks a motivated Project Manager Co-op for a 6-8 month full-time internship. You will assist the project management team with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, and subcontractor coordination, gaining hands-on experience in a premier construction environment.

You will participate in site visits, review shop drawings, and contribute to daily project activities while learning from senior leaders.