Construction Project Manager Intern or Co-op (2027)

ARCO Design/Build; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company sponsored lunches, happy hours

Stocked kitchen with coffee, snacks

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a College Project Manager Intern/Co-op for our Raleigh, NC team. You will support project performance and contribute to profit from day one, with hands-on experience across estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, and field visits.

You will work with Civil/Architectural/Construction Management students to gain practical industry exposure, participate in permitting, submittal reviews, and subcontract coordination while developing essential professional skills

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Estimating – describe project proposals and assign dollar values.
• Scheduling – create a working timeline for subcontractors/trades to meet deadlines.
• Design meetings – attend meetings with owner and team to understand design requirements.
• Buyout – issue bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors; evaluate proposals and award subs.
• Permitting – complete permit forms, submit with drawings and fees, and obtain approvals.
• Shop drawing/submittal review – review submissions and coordinate with PM and subcontractors.
• Billing – manage subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Job site visits – accompany PM to ensure project progress and quality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Strong work ethic

Education

GPA: 3.0/4.0

Civil/Architectural/Construction Engineering or Construction Management major

Job description

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 a highly motivated College Project Manager Intern/Co-op, who is passionate about the construction process to join our Raleigh, NC team. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You’ll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one!

A Day In The Life

• 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/Architectural/Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree program
• Co-op or Intern construction experience preferred
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic

What We Can Offer You

• 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 proud to be a drug‑free workplace and 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.

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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets