Superintendent Intern (Summer 2027)

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing near the jobsite

Daily per diem for food

Mileage reimbursement

End-of-term bonus (merit)

ESOP eligibility

Path to full-time position

Sign-on bonus

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Two formal reviews during Internship

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies is seeking a motivated Superintendent Intern to join the team for the summer. The intern will work on jobsites, assist superintendents, and learn to create schedules, talk to subcontractors, and drive projects from start to finish.

We offer competitive hourly pay with overtime potential, housing near the jobsite, daily per diem, mileage coverage, and a path to full-time opportunities through an internship program designed to build real-world skills.

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 the physical demands of the job, including standing or walking for long periods, uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents on jobsites and gain hands-on experience.
• Learn to create schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and run projects smoothly.
• Contribute to ARCO's success by performing critical tasks across project life cycles.

Skills

Verbal communication

Strong work ethic

Driver's license

Education

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

GPA 3.0/4.0

Job description

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

This represents typical base compensation for the role. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

Pay Range

$25 - $25 USD

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