Design/Build Project Manager Intern — Launch Your Career

ARCO Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Housing stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-sponsored lunches and events

Stocked kitchen

Inclusive work culture and core values

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Construction Design/Build Project Manager Intern/Co-op. This role provides exposure to the full lifecycle of a project—from concept to delivery—working alongside experienced professionals invested in your growth.

You will gain hands-on experience in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, permitting, and site visits, while building a strong professional network and real-world skills for a future in construction.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited civil, mechanical, architectural, construction management, building science, or construction engineering program.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred but not required.
• Prior co-op or intern experience in construction preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the full lifecycle of a project from concept to delivery.
• Attend design meetings with owner and design team, including engineers and architects.
• Prepare weekly reports, document progress, and track action items.
• Shadow DBMs on project calls and site meetings to observe leadership.
• Learn estimating, scheduling, permitting, buyout, shop drawings, and billing processes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

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

Job description

ARCO Design/Build in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Construction Design/Build Project Manager Intern/Co-op. This role provides exposure to the full lifecycle of a project—from concept to delivery—working alongside experienced professionals invested in your growth.

You will gain hands-on experience in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, permitting, and site visits, while building a strong professional network and real-world skills for a future in construction.