Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2026)

Arco National Construction Company

The Role

Overview

Assist PMs with estimating, scheduling, design meetings, buyout, permitting, and site visits.

Key Responsibilities

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

Tasks

-Permitting- Fill out permit forms, submit forms with drawings and fees, then send to city/county/fire and wait for approval -Traveling to jobsites -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 -Job Site Visits - Visit job site with PM, make sure project is running smoothly -Design meetings - Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design pro structural engineers, architects -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 -Scheduling - Creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades in order to complete the project on time

Requirements

  • communication
  • internship
  • gpa 3.0
  • bachelors
  • work ethic

What You Bring

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

Benefits

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

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