Superintendent Intern (Summer 2027)

ARCO National Holdings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Housing covered when traveling away

Per diem when traveling away from home

Insurance coverage for internship

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings in Chicago seeks a motivated College Superintendent Intern/Co-op to gain hands-on experience on varied projects, from commercial to multi-family. You will shadow superintendents, help with scheduling, coordinate with subcontractors, and support project delivery from start to finish.

Ideal candidates study Construction Management or Civil Engineering, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and are willing to travel.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Enrolled in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related degree.
• Co-op or Intern construction experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• Open to travel.

Responsibilities

• Visit jobsites and gain hands-on experience from field personnel.
• Learn on the job by creating schedules and coordinating with subcontractors.
• Assist in ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish.
• Make meaningful contributions to ARCO’s project life cycle.

Skills

Verbal communication

Work ethic

Education

Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related degree

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:

• Visit Jobsites and get hands on experience from our expert field personnel on projects in a variety of industries including, commercial, industrial, distribution, office, multi-family, entertainment and more.
• 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.
• 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
• Open to Travel

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
• Housing covered when traveling away from home
• Per diem when traveling away from home
• 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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets