Design/Build Project Manager Intern

ARCO Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Competitive hourly rate

Insurance for interns/co-ops

Company‑sponsored lunches and events

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Construction Design/Build Project Manager Intern/Co-op (2027). You’ll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project, from concept to delivery, by collaborating with experienced DBMs and the design team on-site.

This internship offers hands-on tasks including estimating, scheduling, design meetings, reporting, site visits, and biweekly trainings. Housing stipend and competitive hourly pay accompany a culture of collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering undergraduate or graduate program (other related engineering majors will be considered).
• 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: learn how ARCO manages projects from concept to final delivery.
• Estimating and Takeoffs: describe project proposals and assign accurate dollar values.
• Scheduling: assist in creating timelines for subcontractors/trades activities.
• Design Meetings: attend meetings with 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 DBMs’ leadership.
• Buyout: send bid instructions, schedules, and drawings to subcontractors; assist with awarding subcontracts.
• Permitting: complete and submit permit applications with required documents and fees.
• Shop Drawing & Submittal Review: route submittals and communicate approvals to subcontractors.
• Billing: learn about subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Job Site Visits: accompany DBMs to monitor progress.
• Training & Learning: attend offsite trainings and biweekly sessions.
• Business Development: expose yourself to client relations and strategic planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/Construction Management/Building Science/Construction Engineering undergrad or grad

Job description

ARCO Design/Build in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Construction Design/Build Project Manager Intern/Co-op (2027). You’ll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project, from concept to delivery, by collaborating with experienced DBMs and the design team on-site.

This internship offers hands-on tasks including estimating, scheduling, design meetings, reporting, site visits, and biweekly trainings. Housing stipend and competitive hourly pay accompany a culture of collaboration and growth.