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

ARCO Design/Build; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

ESOP eligibility

End-of-term bonus

Path to full-time

Sign-on bonus

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Two formal reviews

Travel to job sites

Engagement events

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in Cincinnati is seeking a Project Manager Co-op for a 6–8 month full-time assignment. You will support project managers across estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, shop drawing reviews, billing, and site visits while taking the semester off to advance your construction career.

The program offers a housing stipend as needed, a competitive hourly rate with overtime, and a clear path to a full-time role after graduation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program
• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
• 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 project proposals and assigning dollar values
• Create a working timeline for subcontractors/trades to complete the project on time
• Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand proposals
• Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors; evaluate proposals and award subs
• Fill out permit forms and coordinate submission with city/county/fire authorities
• Review shop drawings and submittals with PM and coordinate material orders
• Process subcontracts, change orders, pay requests and pay applications
• Visit job site with PM to ensure project runs smoothly

Skills

Estimating

Scheduling

Design meetings

Buyout

Permitting

Shop Drawing & Submittal Review

Billing

Job Site Visits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management

Tools

None

Job description

ARCO Design/Build in Cincinnati is seeking a Project Manager Co-op for a 6–8 month full-time assignment. You will support project managers across estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, shop drawing reviews, billing, and site visits while taking the semester off to advance your construction career.

The program offers a housing stipend as needed, a competitive hourly rate with overtime, and a clear path to a full-time role after graduation.