Superintendent Intern (Summer 2027)

ARCO National Holdings; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing near jobsite

Daily per diem

Initial mileage covered

ESOP eligibility

End-of-term merit-based bonus

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus for term if hired full-­

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Two formal reviews during Internship

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings is seeking a motivated Superintendent Intern for the summer to assist on diverse projects from commercial to industrial. You will gain hands-on site exposure, work with field personnel, and learn to create schedules, communicate with subcontractors, and keep projects moving smoothly under a Superintendent’s guidance.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and a pathway to full-time opportunities after graduation, with formal reviews and an internship program

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related degree programs.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Co-op or Intern construction experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence.
• Ability to meet physical demands including standing/walking, uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work on Jobsites and gain hands-on experience with our expert field personnel on projects across industries.
• Learn scheduling, talking to subcontractors, and running a project smoothly from start to finish with the Superintendent.
• Make a meaningful contribution to ARCO’s success across the project life cycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Job description

Albany, NY, US; Bellevue, WA, US; Canton, OH, US; Cincinnati, OH, US; Framingham, MA, US; Irvine, CA, US; Omaha, NE, US; Richmond Heights, MO, US; Riverside, MO, US; Southfield, MI, US

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 Superintendent 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

At ARCO, an Intern works during the summer and has the opportunity to assist Superintendents with the following:

• Work on 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 jobsite
• You will make a meaningful contribution to ARCO’s success, performing critical tasks in every stage of the project life cycle

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or other related degree programs
• Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0
• Co-op or Intern construction experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to: standing or walking for long periods of time, occasionally on uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and/or lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• Housing (located near the jobsite)
• Daily per diem for food
• Initial mileage for trip to and from jobsite covered by ARCO (ARCO does not provide a vehicle or stipend)
• 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

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

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

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