Project Manager Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

End-of-term bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus for term served

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Two formal reviews during internship

Traveling to job sites

Engagement events

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies’ Midwest Concrete Constructors (MCC) in Richmond Heights, MO, seeks a Concrete Project Manager Intern for a 6–8 month full-time co-op. You will support project managers with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, and buyout while gaining exposure to permitting, shop drawings, and site visits.

Earn while you learn with housing stipends, ESOP eligibility, a merit-based end-of-term bonus, and a clear path to full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program
• Minimum GPA 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

Job description

About You

Ready to work with the best, for the best? Midwest Concrete Constructors (MCC) is looking for a highly motivated Concrete Project Manager Intern to join our team in Richmond Heights. As part of the $5B+ ARCO Family of Companies, MCC is backed by the strength and presence of a leading, national design-build general contractor, giving you the opportunity to provide turnkey concrete foundation, slab on grade, tilt-up, and exterior pavement solutions for projects spanning all sizes coast to coast. Because MCC is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why MCC is truly the best place to build your career.

Requirements

A Co-op is an amazing experience where the student works at MCC for 6-8 months full-time. The student will need to take the semester off from school or reach out to their career services about their Co-op requirements. At MCC, a Co-op has the opportunity to assist Project Managers with the following:

• 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

Necessary 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

What We Can Offer You

At MCC, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• Housing stipend (based on need)
• Internship hours count towards our ESOP eligibility
• End-of-term performance bonus based on merit
• Path to full-time position
• Sign-on bonus for each term served if hired as a full-time associate following graduation
• Direct access to leaders
• Intern training program to learn real-world skills
• 2 formal reviews during your Internship to enhance learning opportunities
• Traveling to job sites
• Engagement events

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We have ... We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets