Superintendent Intern (COOP)

ARCO Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Insurance after 3 months

Job summary

ARCO Companies in Sullivan, IN is seeking a College Superintendent Intern/Coop who is passionate about the construction process. You will assist Superintendents on active projects, learn scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and help move projects from start to finish.

This internship offers hands-on jobsite experience, exposure to mission-critical projects, and the chance to contribute to ARCO’s success while building a solid foundation in construction management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents on the jobsite and gain hands-on experience on projects in various stages.
• Learn scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project execution techniques.
• Contribute to ARCO’s success by performing tasks across the project lifecycle.

Skills

GPA 3.0

Onsite work

Local Sullivan IN

CM/Civil Eng

Co-op/Intern experience

Communication skills

Education

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Job description

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.

As set forth in ARCO Companies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

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