Construction Project Manager Co-op — Real Projects, Real Impact

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 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

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Two formal reviews

Traveling to job sites

Engagement events

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies in Omaha is seeking a motivated Project Manager Co-op to support our team, learning from experienced professionals while contributing to real projects.

This paid internship offers 6–8 months of full-time work, housing stipend, and potential path to full-time employment, with exposure to estimating, scheduling, design reviews, and field coordination.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor's degree program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• 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 proposals and project values.
• Create schedules for subcontractors to meet deadlines.
• Attend design meetings with owner and team to review proposals.
• Coordinate buyout: issue bids, schedule, and drawings; evaluate proposals.
• Prepare and submit permits with drawings and fees for city/county approvals.
• Review shop drawings and submittals with PM and coordinate material orders.
• Assist with subcontracts, change orders, pay requests and pay applications.
• Visit job sites with PM to ensure project progress.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Strong work ethic

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor's

Job description

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies in Omaha is seeking a motivated Project Manager Co-op to support our team, learning from experienced professionals while contributing to real projects.

This paid internship offers 6–8 months of full-time work, housing stipend, and potential path to full-time employment, with exposure to estimating, scheduling, design reviews, and field coordination.