Construction Project Manager Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

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 Project Manager Co-op 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

A Co-Op is an amazing experience where the student works at ARCO for 6-8 months full-time. The student will need to take the semester off from school or reach out to their career services about their Co-op requirements. At ARCO, a Co-op has the opportunity to assist Project Managers with the following: Estimating – Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects Scheduling – Creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades to complete the project on time Design meetings – Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design proposals from structural engineers and architects Buyout – Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors. Receive and evaluate proposals, then award the subcontracts Permitting– Fill out permit forms, submit forms with drawings and fees, then send to city/county/fire and wait for approval 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 Billing – Subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications Job Site Visits – Visit job site with PM, make sure project is running smoothly

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Enrolled in a Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0