Design/Build PM Intern: Build Real Projects

ARCO; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Housing stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in Maryland is offering a Construction Design/Build Project Manager Intern/Co-op position. You''ll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project, from concept to final delivery, working with experienced professionals.

You will attend design meetings, assist with scheduling, buyout, permitting, and reporting, while developing practical knowledge in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering program.
• Driver's license required.
• Excellent verbal communication, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Co-op or intern experience in construction preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Concept to Completion approach: learn ARCO's project lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Estimating and takeoffs: describe proposals and assign dollars.
• Scheduling: assist in creating timelines for subcontractors and trades.
• Design meetings: attend meetings with owner and design team including engineers and architects.
• Reporting: prepare weekly reports and track action items.
• Shadowing: join project calls and site meetings to observe DBMs.
• Buyout: send bid instructions and assist with subcontracts.
• Permitting: complete and submit permit applications.
• Shop drawing & submittal review: route submittals and communicate approvals.
• Billing: learn about subcontracts, change orders, pay requests.
• Job site visits and training: attend site visits and trainings.
• Business development: exposure to client relationships and strategy.

Skills

Driver’s License

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Work Ethic

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/Construction Management/Building Science/Construction Engineering program

Job description

ARCO Design/Build in Maryland is offering a Construction Design/Build Project Manager Intern/Co-op position. You''ll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project, from concept to final delivery, working with experienced professionals.

You will attend design meetings, assist with scheduling, buyout, permitting, and reporting, while developing practical knowledge in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.