Summer Construction Project Manager Intern

ARCO Companies; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Housing stipend

End-of-term performance bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus for term served

Job summary

ARCO Companies is seeking a motivated Project Manager Intern for the summer. You will assist with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, shop drawing reviews, billing, and on-site visits alongside experienced PMs.

The role offers hands-on learning, potential to transition to full-time, and exposure to ESOP-related incentives. Applicants should be enrolled in relevant bachelor’s programs and possess strong communication skills.

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

Education

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

Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0

Previous internship or Co-op construction experience preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job description

ARCO Companies is seeking a motivated Project Manager Intern for the summer. You will assist with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, shop drawing reviews, billing, and on-site visits alongside experienced PMs.

The role offers hands-on learning, potential to transition to full-time, and exposure to ESOP-related incentives. Applicants should be enrolled in relevant bachelor’s programs and possess strong communication skills.