Project Manager Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

ARCO Companies; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

ESOP eligibility

End-of-term bonus

Path to full-time

Sign-on bonus

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

2 formal reviews

Travel to job sites

Job summary

ARCO Companies is seeking a Concrete Project Manager Co-op for Summer/Fall 2027 in Richmond Heights. You will support estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, and site visits while gaining real-world project management experience.

The role offers a housing stipend, internship hours counting toward ESOP eligibility, and opportunities for performance-based rewards and a path to full-time employment after graduation.

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 proposals.
• Buyout – Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors, evaluate proposals, award subcontracts.
• Permitting – Fill out permit forms, submit with drawings and fees, obtain approvals.
• Shop Drawing and Submittal Review – Receive, review, and communicate to subcontractor for ordering.
• Billing – Subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, pay applications.
• Job Site Visits – Visit project site with PM to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural

Construction Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree program

Job description

Project Manager Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

ABOUT YOU

Ready to work with the best, for the best? Midwest Concrete Constructors (MCC) is looking for a highly motivated Concrete Project Manager Co-op 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.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

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 ARCO, 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

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 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.