Design‑Build Project Manager Intern

ARCO Companies; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus for term

End-of-term performance bonus

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

2 formal reviews during internship

Traveling to jobsites

Job summary

ARCO is seeking a motivated Project Manager Intern to join our team for a summer internship in Missouri. You will assist project managers with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, and subcontractor buyouts while gaining real-world experience in a supportive, award-winning workplace.

You’ll participate in permitting, shop drawing reviews, and billing activities, with opportunities to grow toward a full-time role after graduation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor's degree program.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Previous internship or co-op construction experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Estimating – describe project proposals and assign dollar values.
• Scheduling – create timelines for subcontractors to complete projects on time.
• Design meetings – attend and understand design proposals with owner and team.
• Buyout – send bid instructions and drawings to subcontractors, evaluate proposals, and award subcontracts.
• Permitting – fill out permit forms and submit to authorities for approval.
• Shop drawing/submittal review – coordinate drawings and material orders with PM.
• Billing – process subcontracts, change orders, and pay applications.
• Job site visits – accompany PM to monitor project progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program

Job description

ARCO is seeking a motivated Project Manager Intern to join our team for a summer internship in Missouri. You will assist project managers with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, and subcontractor buyouts while gaining real-world experience in a supportive, award-winning workplace.

You’ll participate in permitting, shop drawing reviews, and billing activities, with opportunities to grow toward a full-time role after graduation.