Construction Project Manager Intern or Co-Op (Summer 2027)

ARCO Companies; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Housing stipend

Insurance for interns

Professional development

Networking events

Fully stocked kitchens

Inclusive environment

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is offering a Construction Project Manager Intern/Co-op (Summer 2027) to learn the full lifecycle of design/build projects while working with experienced mentors. You will gain hands-on experience from concept through final delivery, including estimating, scheduling, design meetings, and site visits.

This internship provides exposure to bidding, permitting, shop drawings, and reporting, with training, development opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive environment for

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering undergraduate or graduate program (other related engineering majors will be considered)
• Driver’s License required
• Excellent verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
• Previous Co-op or Intern experience in construction preferred, but not required
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Concept to Completion Approach — Understand how ARCO manages projects from concept to final delivery.
• Estimating and Takeoffs — Describe project proposals and assign accurate dollar values.
• Scheduling — Help create timelines for subcontractors and trades activities.
• Design Meetings — Attend meetings with owner and design team, including structural engineers and architects.
• Reporting — Prepare weekly reports, document progress, and track action items.
• Shadowing — Join project calls and site meetings to observe how Design/Build Managers lead.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Construction Project Manager Intern or Co-Op (Summer 2027)

ABOUT YOU

Are you a passionate problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Do you take pride in doing the right thing and delivering quality work with integrity? Are you excited to learn how construction projects come to life — from the first idea to the final walkthrough?

If you answered “Yes!” — this opportunity was built for you.

At ARCO Design/Build, we’re not just building structures — we’re building the next generation of industry leaders. Join us and discover what it means to be part of one of the nation’s top design/build construction firms.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Construction Design/Build Project Manager (DBM) Intern/Co-op, every day brings a new lesson. You’ll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your growth.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Concept to Completion Approach – Gain how ARCO manages projects from the initial concept through final delivery.
• Estimating and Takeoffs – Learn to describe project proposals and assign accurate dollar values.
• Scheduling – Assist in creating timelines for subcontractors/trades activities .
• Design Meetings – Attend meetings with the owner and design team, including structural engineers and architects.
• Reporting–Prepare weekly reports, document progress, and track meeting action items.
• Shadowing–Join project calls and site meetings to observe how our Design/Build Managers lead.
• Buyout– Send bid instructions, schedules, and drawings to subcontractors. Evaluate proposals and assist with awarding subcontracts.
• Permitting– Complete and submit permit applications with necessary documents and fees to city/county/fire authorities.
• Shop Drawing & Submittal Review– Receive and route submittals toDBMsand communicate approvals to subcontractors.
• Billing– Learn about subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Job Site Visits– Visit job sites withDBMsto monitor project progress.
• Training & Learning– Attend offsite trainings and biweekly learning sessions provided by the Learning and Development team.
• Business Development– Gain exposureto how we build client relationshipsandimplementindustry-wide business development strategies.

No matter where you’re starting from, you’ll leave this experience with valuable industry knowledge and a strong foundation for a future in construction.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in a n accredited Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering undergraduate or graduate program (other related engineering majors will be considered)
• Driver’s License
• Excellent verbal communication skills , attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
• Previous Co-op or Intern experience in construction preferred , but not required
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred , but not required

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Four core values that guide our culture:

• Treat people fairly and do the right thing
• Understand our customers’ business and solve their problems
• Be positive, upbeat, and have fun
• Create opportunities for individual financial success based on merit

Here’s what you’ll get as part of our internship/co-op program:

• Competitive hourly paywith overtime opportunities
• Housing stipendavailable based on need
• Medical, dental, and vision insurancefor interns working at least 3 months
• Professional developmentthrough training and mentorship
• Company-sponsored lunches, happy hours, and networking events
• Fully stocked kitchenswith drinks and snacks
• A fun, inclusive work environment

We don’t just invest in projects — we invest in people. From your first day, you’ll be part of a team that values growth, connection, and doing great work.

ARCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members, interns, and co-ops.

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

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.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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