Construction Project Manager Intern: Hands-On, On-Site Experience

ARCO Companies; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

ESOP eligibility

End-of-term bonus

Path to full-time

Sign-on bonus

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Formal reviews

Traveling to job sites

Job summary

ARCO Companies seeks a Project Manager Intern to support planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with design and construction teams. You’ll gain hands-on experience assisting with estimating, buyout, permitting, shop drawings, and site visits.

This summer internship offers exposure to real-world projects, mentoring from senior PMs, competitive pay, housing stipend if needed, and a potential path to a full-time role after graduation.

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

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor's degree

Job description

ARCO Companies seeks a Project Manager Intern to support planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with design and construction teams. You’ll gain hands-on experience assisting with estimating, buyout, permitting, shop drawings, and site visits.

This summer internship offers exposure to real-world projects, mentoring from senior PMs, competitive pay, housing stipend if needed, and a potential path to a full-time role after graduation.