Design/Build Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

ARCO Companies; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Company-sponsored lunches, networking

Fully stocked kitchens

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in Memphis, TN is offering a Construction Project Manager Intern/Co‑op (Summer 2027) to gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle. You’ll work with experienced professionals on a Design/Build team, participating in concept through final delivery, and develop skills in estimating, scheduling, design reviews, and site visits.

The role emphasizes learning through exposure to owner meetings, engineering/architectural coordination, and biweekly Learning &

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering undergraduate or graduate program.
• Driver’s License required.
• 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: learn project lifecycle from concept through final delivery.
• Assist in estimating and takeoffs to describe project proposals with dollar values.
• Help create schedules for subcontractors and trades activities.
• Attend design meetings with owner and design team (engineers/architects).
• Prepare weekly reports and track meeting action items.
• Shadow DBMs on project calls and site meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/CM/Building Science/CE (undergraduate or graduate)

Job description

ARCO Design/Build in Memphis, TN is offering a Construction Project Manager Intern/Co‑op (Summer 2027) to gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle. You’ll work with experienced professionals on a Design/Build team, participating in concept through final delivery, and develop skills in estimating, scheduling, design reviews, and site visits.

The role emphasizes learning through exposure to owner meetings, engineering/architectural coordination, and biweekly Learning &