Construction Project Manager Co-op — Learn & Lead on Real Projects

ARCO Companies; Richmond Heights (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

End-of-term bonus

Path to full-time

Sign-on bonus

Intern training program

Job summary

ARCO Companies is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager Co-op to join our team for 6-8 months full-time. The student will take a semester off and support PMs with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, and site visits across our design-build projects.

The internship offers housing stipend based on need, ESOP eligibility hours, an end-of-term bonus based on merit, and a clear path to full-time employment following graduation, with access to senior leaders and formal

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 design proposals from structural engineers and architects
• Buyout – Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors.Receive and evaluate proposals, then award the 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 – Receive shop drawing or submittal from subcontractor, give to PM, communicate to subcontractor that they can begin ordering material and working
• Billing – Subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications
• Job Site Visits – Visit job site with PM, make sure project is running smoothly

Skills

Communication skills

Work ethic

Internship experience

Education

Bachelors in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

ARCO Companies is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager Co-op to join our team for 6-8 months full-time. The student will take a semester off and support PMs with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, and site visits across our design-build projects.

The internship offers housing stipend based on need, ESOP eligibility hours, an end-of-term bonus based on merit, and a clear path to full-time employment following graduation, with access to senior leaders and formal