Superintendent Intern (COOP)

ARCO/Murray National Construction; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction in Sullivan, Indiana, seeks a College Superintendent Intern/Coop to gain hands-on field experience on design-build projects. You will work on the jobsite, assist superintendents, create schedules, coordinate with subcontractors, and help keep projects moving from start to finish.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and are able to commute daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Ability to work onsite in fall, spring or summer.
• Local to Sullivan, Indiana or able to commute daily.
• Enrolled in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related degree program(s).
• Co-op or Intern construction experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent verbal communication and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist superintendents with scheduling and coordination on projects.
• Work on the jobsite with field personnel on various stages of construction.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to keep projects on track from start to finish.
• Contribute to critical tasks across the project life cycle.

Skills

Verbal communication

Work ethic

On-site experience

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

About You:

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

A Day in the Life:

We are looking for a highly motivated College Superintendent Intern/Coop, who is passionate about the construction process to join our team. At ARCO, an Intern/Co-op has the opportunity to assist Superintendents with the following:

• Work on the jobsite and get hands on experience from our expert field personnel on projects in various working stages, working directly in the Mission Critical industry
• Learn various skills from the Superintendent on the job including creating schedules, talking to subcontractors, running a project smoothly from start to finish and working with the Superintendent on the job.
• You will make a meaningful contribution to ARCO’s success, performing critical tasks in every stage of the project life cycle.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Ability to work onsite in the fall, spring or summer.
• Local to Sullivan, Indiana or able to commute daily
• Enrolled in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other related degree programs.
• Co-op or Intern construction experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work.

• Competitive hourly compensation with overtime potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage when you Intern or Co-op with us for at least 3 months

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

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