Construction Project Manager Co-op — Spring/Summer 2027

ARCO Companies; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

ESOP eligibility hours count

End-of-term performance bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus for term

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Two formal reviews during internship

Travel to job sites

Job summary

ARCO Companies in Omaha, NE is seeking a Construction Project Manager Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027. The program runs 6–8 months full-time, and students may need to take a semester off to participate, gaining hands-on experience with project management tasks from estimating to billing.

You will support PMs, attend design meetings, coordinate with subcontractors, and gain exposure to permitting, shop drawings, and site visits while earning a competitive hourly rate and an opportunity for future

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor's degree program.
• GPA requirement of 3.0/4.0.
• Internship or Co-op construction experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Estimating: describe project proposals and assign dollar values.
• Scheduling: create a working timeline for subcontractors and trades.
• Design meetings: attend meetings with owner and design team.
• Buyout: send bid instructions and evaluate/subcontract proposals.
• Permitting: prepare and submit permit forms and fees.
• Shop drawing/submittal review: review and communicate orders to subcontractors.
• Billing: handle subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay apps.
• Job site visits: accompany PM to ensure project progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree program (Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management)

GPA 3.0/4.0

Job description

ARCO Companies in Omaha, NE is seeking a Construction Project Manager Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027. The program runs 6–8 months full-time, and students may need to take a semester off to participate, gaining hands-on experience with project management tasks from estimating to billing.

You will support PMs, attend design meetings, coordinate with subcontractors, and gain exposure to permitting, shop drawings, and site visits while earning a competitive hourly rate and an opportunity for future