Construction Project Manager Co-op – Path to Full-Time

ARCO National Construction Company; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

ESOP eligibility

End-of-term performance bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus for each term served

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company in Canton, Ohio, is offering a Co-op Project Manager position lasting 6–8 months, full-time, to work with our project teams on estimating, scheduling, design reviews, and buyout processes.

You will gain hands-on experience by supporting managers on permits, shop drawings, billing, and site visits across active jobs, with opportunities to prove yourself for a full-time role after graduation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program.
• Minimum Grade Point Average 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

Job description

ARCO National Construction Company in Canton, Ohio, is offering a Co-op Project Manager position lasting 6–8 months, full-time, to work with our project teams on estimating, scheduling, design reviews, and buyout processes.

You will gain hands-on experience by supporting managers on permits, shop drawings, billing, and site visits across active jobs, with opportunities to prove yourself for a full-time role after graduation.