Design/Build Project Manager Intern — Learn & Lead

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development through培训 and

Company-sponsored lunches, happy hours

Fully stocked kitchens

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a Construction Design/Build Project Manager (DBM) Intern/Co-op in Atlanta, GA. You will experience the full project lifecycle from concept to delivery, collaborating with owners, engineers, and architects, while supporting estimating, scheduling, design reviews, and site visits.

Gain hands-on mentorship from seasoned DBMs, participate in meetings, and develop professional skills through targeted trainings, with housing stipends and competitive hourly pay for interns

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 – Learn how ARCO manages projects from initial concept through 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 how 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.
• Shop Drawing & Submittal Review – 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 progress.
• Training & Learning – Attend offsite trainings and biweekly learning sessions.
• Business Development – Gain exposure to client relationships and industry-wide strategies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/Construction Management undergrad or grad program

Other related engineering majors considered

Job description

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a Construction Design/Build Project Manager (DBM) Intern/Co-op in Atlanta, GA. You will experience the full project lifecycle from concept to delivery, collaborating with owners, engineers, and architects, while supporting estimating, scheduling, design reviews, and site visits.

Gain hands-on mentorship from seasoned DBMs, participate in meetings, and develop professional skills through targeted trainings, with housing stipends and competitive hourly pay for interns