Construction Project Manager Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

ARCO Companies; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

End-of-term bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Two formal reviews during internship

Job summary

ARCO Companies in Canton, OH is seeking a Construction Project Manager Co‑op for Summer/Fall 2027. The role supports estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permits, shop drawings, billing, and site visits as part of a 6–8 month full‑time co‑op.

The student will pause school, gain real‑world experience, and have potential to transition to a full‑time position. Strong communication and GPA are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 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 by describing proposals and assigning dollar values.
• Create schedules and timelines for subcontractors to meet deadlines.
• Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand proposals from engineers/architects.
• Prepare buyout documents, schedule, and drawings; receive and evaluate proposals and award subcontracts.
• Fill out permit forms, submit with drawings/fees, and track approvals with city/county/fire authorities.
• Review shop drawings and submittals; communicate materials ordering to subcontractors.
• Process subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Visit job sites with PM to ensure the project runs smoothly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Strong work ethic

Education

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

GPA 3.0/4.0

Job description

Construction Project Manager Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Canton, OH, US

ABOUT YOU

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager Co-op to join our team of experts. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

A Co-Op is an amazing experience where the student works at ARCO for 6-8 months full‑time. The student will need to take the semester off from 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 to complete the project on time
• Design meetings – Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design proposals from structural engineers and 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

• Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program
• Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0
• Previous Internship or Co‑op construction experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong work ethic

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best‑in‑class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• Housing stipend (based on need)
• Internship hours count towards our ESOP eligibility
• End‑of‑term performance bonus based on merit
• Path to full‑time position
• Sign‑on bonus for each term served if hired as a full‑time associate following graduation
• Direct access to leaders
• Intern training program to learn real‑world skills
• 2 formal reviews during your Internship to enhance learning opportunities
• Traveling to job sites

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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 7,500 design‑build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design‑Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. 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 who 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 Resources 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. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

As set forth in ARCO Companies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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