Construction Project Manager Co-op (Fall 2026)

Arco National Construction Company

The Role

Overview

Assist PMs with estimating, scheduling, permits, buyout, billing, site visits.

Key Responsibilities

  • permit submissions
  • project scheduling
  • subcontract buyout
  • cost estimating
  • design meetings
  • submittal review

Tasks

-Traveling to jobsites -Permitting- Fill out permit forms, submit forms with drawings and fees, then send to city/county/fire and wait for approval -Scheduling - Creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades in order to complete the project on time -Buyout - Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors. Receive and evaluate proposals, then award the subcontracts -Estimating - Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects -Design meetings - Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design pro structural engineers, architects -Job Site Visits - Visit job site with PM, make sure project is running smoothly -Shop Drawing and Submittal Review - Receive shop drawing or submittal from subcontractor, give to PM, communicate to subcontractor that they can begin ordering material and working

Requirements

  • construction mgmt
  • internship
  • gpa 3.0
  • communication
  • work ethic

What You Bring

-Enrolled in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program -Previous Internship or Co-op construction experience preferred -Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0 -Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong work ethic

Benefits

-Sign-on bonus for each term served if hired as a full-time associate following graduation -Direct access to leaders -Internship hours count towards our ESOP eligibility -Intern training program to learn real world skills -End-of-term performance bonus based on merit -Housing stipend (based on need) -Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible) -2 formal reviews during your Internship to enhance learning opportunities -Path to full time position

The Company

About Arco National Construction Company

-Offers comprehensive construction solutions, from design and planning to full-scale project execution. -Delivers projects across multiple industries, including high-profile industrial plants, commercial complexes, and large-scale infrastructure developments. -Versatile across various sectors, including industrial, commercial, and residential construction. -Operates nationwide, leveraging a network of skilled professionals and state-of-the-art resources. -Known for managing complex projects and delivering results within stringent timelines.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial

Corporate Office

Retail

Self Storage

Entertainment

Data Centers

Life Science

Advanced Manufacturing

cGMP Manufacturing

Laboratory

Research and Development

Pharmaceutical

Speculative Life Science

Pharmaceutical Process

Pharmaceutical Storage and Distribution

Contract Research Organizations

Industrial

Light Manufacturing

Cold Storage/Refrigerated Facilities

Biotechnology

Biomanufacturing

Pharmaceutical Development