Construction Superintendent Intern: Field Leader in Training

ARCO Companies; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Housing stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Company-sponsored lunches, happy hours

Fully stocked kitchens

A fun, inclusive work environment

Annual Intern Summit

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in Charleston, SC seeks a Superintendent Intern/Co-op to gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of construction projects. You will work alongside experienced field leaders on site mobilization, coordination, and plan/drawing reviews, learning safety practices and quality control firsthand.

You will participate in daily safety meetings, assist with subcontractor coordination, and document progress while developing professional skills in a fast-paced design/build

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Building Science, or Construction Engineering undergrad/grad program.
• 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

• Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project while working with experienced field leaders.
• Assist with field operations from site mobilization through project completion.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and promote a strong safety culture.
• Assist with scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and progress tracking.
• Support quality inspections to ensure work meets plans and ARCO standards.
• Document daily job site activities and prepare reports.
• Attend meetings to observe communication and problem-solving among teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Hands-on problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Construction management program

Job description

ARCO Design/Build in Charleston, SC seeks a Superintendent Intern/Co-op to gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of construction projects. You will work alongside experienced field leaders on site mobilization, coordination, and plan/drawing reviews, learning safety practices and quality control firsthand.

You will participate in daily safety meetings, assist with subcontractor coordination, and document progress while developing professional skills in a fast-paced design/build