Construction Project Manager Co-op — Spring/Summer 2027

ARCO Companies; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; 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 terms served

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Two formal reviews during Internship

Traveling to job sites

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

ARCO Companies is seeking a highly motivated Construction Project Manager Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027. You will support project managers in estimating, scheduling, design reviews, buyouts, permitting, submittal reviews, billing, and site visits.

This 6-8 month full-time internship offers hands-on experience in a design-build environment. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management programs with a 3.0 GPA and prior internship or co-op experience in

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an eligible Bachelor’s degree program (Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management).
• GPA 3.0/4.0 minimum.
• Prior internship or co-op construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with estimating by describing proposals and assigning dollar values to projects.
• Create and manage a working timeline for subcontractors and trades to meet deadlines.
• Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand proposals from engineers/architects.
• Issue bid instructions, schedule, and drawings; evaluate proposals and award subs.
• Fill out permit forms and submit with drawings/fees for city approval.
• Review shop drawings and submittals; coordinate next steps with PM and vendors.
• Assist with subcontracting, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Attend job-site visits with PM to ensure project runs smoothly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Strong work ethic

Education

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

Job description

ARCO Companies is seeking a highly motivated Construction Project Manager Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027. You will support project managers in estimating, scheduling, design reviews, buyouts, permitting, submittal reviews, billing, and site visits.

This 6-8 month full-time internship offers hands-on experience in a design-build environment. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management programs with a 3.0 GPA and prior internship or co-op experience in