Construction Project Manager Co-op (Summer/Fall 2025)

ARCO Construction Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCO Construction Company is seeking a Construction Project Manager Co-op for Summer/Fall 2025 in Phoenix, AZ. This role offers hands-on experience in project management with full-time hours and various responsibilities, including estimating and scheduling, while providing benefits such as medical coverage and housing stipends. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant degree program and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate with overtime possible

Housing stipend based on need

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company sponsored lunches, happy hours, and events

Stocked kitchen with coffee, soda, and snacks

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Co-op or Intern construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with estimating, scheduling, and design meetings.
• Attend job site visits to ensure project progress and compliance.
• Assist with billing and subcontractor communications.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Strong work ethic

Education

Enrolled in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree program

Job description

Construction Project Manager Co-op (Summer/Fall 2025)

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ABOUT YOU

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. We are looking for our Fall Co-ops (full-time working hours starting in June 2025 through December 2025) in our Phoenix office!

ABOUT YOU

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. We are looking for our Fall Co-ops (full-time working hours starting in June 2025 through December 2025) in our Phoenix office!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work.

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• Housing stipend (based on need)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage when you Intern or Co-op with us for at least 3 months
• Company sponsored lunches, happy hours and events
• Stocked kitchen with coffee, soda, and snacks
  
  

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

We are looking for a highly motivated College Project Manager Co-op, who is passionate about the construction process to join our team. A Co-op is an amazing experience where the student stays with ARCO for 7-8 months full time. The student will need to take the semester off school or reach out to their career services about their Co-op requirements. At ARCO, a Co-op has the opportunity to assist Project Managers with the following:

• Estimating - Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects.
• Scheduling - Creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades in order to complete the project on time.
• Design meetings - Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design pro structural engineers, 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.
  
  

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Enrolled in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree program.
• Co-op or Intern construction experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic.
  
  

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities nationwide. We ranked #4 out of the top 100 design-build companies in the U.S. and #17 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2024. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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