Project Manager Co-op — Build Real-World Projects

ARCO National Holdings; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Housing stipend

ESOP eligibility

End-of-term bonus

Path to full-time

Sign-on bonus

Access to leaders

Intern training program

Formal reviews

Site travel

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings in Riverside, MO is seeking a Project Manager Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027. This paid, full-time internship runs 6–8 months, during which you will support project management activities on real design-build projects.

You will gain hands-on experience in estimating, scheduling, design reviews, and site visits while earning a competitive hourly rate and housing stipend. Path to full-time employment may follow based on performance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• 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 with drawings and fees, then send to city/county/fire and wait for approval.
• Shop Drawing and Submittal Review — receive shop drawing or submittal, give to PM, notify subcontractor to begin material ordering.
• Billing — subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Job Site Visits — visit job site with PM to ensure project runs smoothly.

Skills

Communication

Education

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

Job description

ARCO National Holdings in Riverside, MO is seeking a Project Manager Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027. This paid, full-time internship runs 6–8 months, during which you will support project management activities on real design-build projects.

You will gain hands-on experience in estimating, scheduling, design reviews, and site visits while earning a competitive hourly rate and housing stipend. Path to full-time employment may follow based on performance.