Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

ARCO National Construction Company; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part 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 for term served

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Two formal reviews during internship

Travel to jobsites

Engagement events

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a Project Manager Intern to support a range of construction activities in Missouri. The role covers estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, and site visits, under close mentorship.

You will gain hands-on experience across project phases while developing communication and organizational skills on active projects. The internship offers housing stipends based on need, potential for performance bonuses, and a path to full-time

Qualifications

• Enrolled in 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 and project requirements
• Buyout – Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors; receive and evaluate proposals and award subcontracts
• Permitting – Fill out permit forms, submit drawings and fees, and await approval
• Shop Drawing and Submittal Review – Review shop drawings/submittals and coordinate with PM and subcontractors
• Billing – Manage subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications
• Job Site Visits – Visit job sites with PM to ensure smooth project execution

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management degree (enrolled)

Job description

About You

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager Intern to join our team of experts. Because ARCO 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 ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Estimating –Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects
• Scheduling –Creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades in order to complete the project on time
• Design meetings –Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design pro structural engineers, 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 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

• 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 jobsites
• 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 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.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets