Design/Build Project Manager Intern

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Housing stipend

Insurance

Professional development

Networking events

Stocked kitchens

Inclusive culture

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in Memphis is seeking a Construction Design/Build Project Manager Intern/Co‑op to gain hands‑on exposure to a project’s full lifecycle—from concept to final walkthrough—working alongside seasoned professionals on estimating, scheduling, design meetings, and site visits.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering programs, hold a valid driver's license, and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering undergraduate or graduate program.
• 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 – Describe project proposals and assign accurate dollar values.
• Scheduling – Create 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 action items.
• Shadowing – Join project calls and site meetings to observe leadership.
• Buyout – Send bid instructions, schedules, and drawings to subs; evaluate proposals.
• Permitting – Complete and submit permit applications with necessary documents and fees.
• Shop Drawing & Submittal Review – Route submittals and communicate approvals.
• Billing – Learn about subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Job Site Visits – Visit job sites to monitor progress.
• Training & Learning – Attend offsite trainings and biweekly learning sessions.
• Business Development – Exposure to client relationships and BD strategies.

Skills

Concept to Completion

Estimating & Takeoffs

Scheduling

Design Meetings

Reporting

Shadowing

Buyout

Permitting

Shop Drawing & Submittal

Billing

Job Site Visits

Training & Learning

Business Development

Education

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

Job description

ARCO Design/Build in Memphis is seeking a Construction Design/Build Project Manager Intern/Co‑op to gain hands‑on exposure to a project’s full lifecycle—from concept to final walkthrough—working alongside seasoned professionals on estimating, scheduling, design meetings, and site visits.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering programs, hold a valid driver's license, and demonstrate strong