Design/Build PM Intern — Learn Full Lifecycle

ARCO Design/Build; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Housing stipend

Insurance package

Mentorship program

Networking events

Free snacks

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build invites motivated students to join as a Construction Design/Build Project Manager (DBM) Intern/Co-op. You will experience the full lifecycle of a project from concept to delivery, working with senior professionals committed to your growth.

You’ll participate in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, and reporting, while shadowing DBMs on calls and on-site. Housing stipends and industry mentorship are among the key benefits offered.

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
• 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 – 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 to DBMs and communicate approvals to subcontractors
• Billing – learn about subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications
• Job Site Visits – visit job sites with DBMs to monitor project progress
• Training & Learning – attend offsite trainings and biweekly learning sessions provided by the Learning and Development team
• Business Development – gain exposure to how we build client relationships and implement industry-wide business development strategies

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Education

Construction management program

Job description

ARCO Design/Build invites motivated students to join as a Construction Design/Build Project Manager (DBM) Intern/Co-op. You will experience the full lifecycle of a project from concept to delivery, working with senior professionals committed to your growth.

You’ll participate in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, and reporting, while shadowing DBMs on calls and on-site. Housing stipends and industry mentorship are among the key benefits offered.