Future Construction Project Leader Intern

ARCO National Holdings; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Housing stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Company-sponsored lunches and events

Fully stocked kitchens

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in Indianapolis offers an internship/co-op program that exposes students to all phases of construction projects from concept to completion. You will participate in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, reporting, and site visits while learning from Design/Build Managers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, professional development, and mentorship in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with housing stipend and competitive hourly pay for interns working at least 3 months.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in civil, mechanical, architectural, construction management, building science, or construction engineering.
• Driver’s License.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
• Previous co-op or intern experience in construction is preferred but not required.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Concept to Completion Approach – Learn how ARCO manages projects from 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 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; assist with awarding subcontracts.
• Permitting – Complete and submit permit applications with necessary documents and fees.
• Shop Drawing & Submittal Review – Route submittals 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 strategies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Co-op/Internship experience in/constr

Education

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

GPA 3.0+

Job description

ARCO Design/Build in Indianapolis offers an internship/co-op program that exposes students to all phases of construction projects from concept to completion. You will participate in estimating, scheduling, design meetings, reporting, and site visits while learning from Design/Build Managers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, professional development, and mentorship in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with housing stipend and competitive hourly pay for interns working at least 3 months.