Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

ARCO / Murray Construction Company

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Housing stipend

Performance-based bonus

ESOP for associates

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

Maternity leave 12 weeks

Job summary

ARCO is seeking a Project Manager Intern to join our Orlando, FL team. You will assist Project Managers with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, shop drawing reviews, billing, and site visits, gaining hands-on experience in a design-build environment.

We offer substantial benefits including housing stipends, performance bonuses, ESOP, 401k options, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid leave, with the chance to contribute to hundreds of nationwide projects.

Qualifications

GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale minimum.
Current internship or co-op construction experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Estimating – describe project proposals and assign dollar values.
Scheduling – create a timeline for subcontractors to complete the project on time.
Design meetings – attend meetings with owner and team to understand design professionals.
Buyout – issue bid instructions, schedule and drawings to subs; evaluate and award subcontracts.
Permitting – fill out permits and submit for city/county approvals.
Shop drawing/submittal review – review and communicate next steps to subcontractors.
Billing – manage subcontracts, change orders, pay requests and pay applications.
Job site visits – accompany PM to ensure project progression.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree program enrollment (Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management)

Job description

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 Intern to join our team of experts in Orlando, FL. 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

At ARCO, an Intern 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

Enrolled in 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)
Performance-based bonus at end of Internship
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program for full time associates
100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
Traditional and Roth 401k
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
1-week paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
3 weeks of vacation
100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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 have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide.

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

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