Hands-On PM Co-op — Spring/Summer 2027

Arco1; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Housing stipend

ESOP eligibility

End-of-term performance bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Formal reviews during internship

Traveling to job sites

Job summary

ARCO is seeking a motivated Project Manager Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027 in Rogers, AR. The role supports the project management team with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, submittal reviews, billing, and site visits.

Enrolled in an appropriate bachelor’s degree program with a 3.0 GPA is preferred. The Co-op runs 6–8 months full-time, with housing stipend and potential for path to full-time.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program
• Minimum Grade Point Average of 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 – Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects
• Scheduling – Creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades to complete the project on time
• Design meetings – Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design proposals from structural engineers and architects
• Buyout – Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors. Receive and evaluate proposals, then award the subcontracts
• Permitting – Fill out permit forms, submit forms with drawings and fees, then send to city/county/fire and wait for approval
• Shop Drawing and Submittal Review – Receive shop drawing or submittal from subcontractor, give to PM, communicate to subcontractor that they can begin ordering material and working
• Billing – Subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications
• Job Site Visits – Visit job site with PM, make sure project is running smoothly

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Strong work ethic

Education

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

GPA 3.0/4.0

Job description

ARCO is seeking a motivated Project Manager Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027 in Rogers, AR. The role supports the project management team with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, submittal reviews, billing, and site visits.

Enrolled in an appropriate bachelor’s degree program with a 3.0 GPA is preferred. The Co-op runs 6–8 months full-time, with housing stipend and potential for path to full-time.