Superintendent Intern

Job Description

About Company

ARCO is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with over 30 years of experience, providing complete project delivery nationwide. They have completed over 6,000 projects across the country, priding themselves on offering cost-effective, single-source, turnkey solutions.

ARCO is committed to providing superior solutions to clients, cultivating an award-winning workplace culture, and driving success. They are a 100% associate-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), meaning associates hold a stake in the company and directly benefit from its success.

ARCO is consistently recognized as a top workplace in multiple markets and is ranked by Engineering News-Record as a top ten design-build firm and the largest domestic builder of distribution and warehouse space. They are dedicated to creating opportunities for individual success and fostering a supportive environment.

Job Description: Superintendent Intern

Role: The Superintendent Intern role is designed for highly motivated college students passionate about the construction process and eager to gain onsite experience. This position offers a direct path to learning real-world skills and making meaningful contributions to ARCO’s projects.

Key Responsibilities (A Day in the Life):
• Work on various jobsites, gaining hands-on experience from expert field personnel.
• Projects span diverse industries including commercial, industrial, distribution, office, multi-family, and entertainment.
• Assist Superintendents and learn various skills on the job, such as:
• Creating schedules.
• Communicating effectively with subcontractors.
• Managing a project smoothly from start to finish.
• Working alongside the Superintendent on the jobsite.
• Perform critical tasks throughout every stage of the project life cycle, contributing significantly to ARCO’s success.

Necessary Qualifications:
• Education: Currently enrolled in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other related degree programs.
• Academic Standing: Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Experience: Co-op or Intern construction experience is preferred but not required.
• Skills:
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Logistics:
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence.
• Physical Demands: Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including but not limited to: standing or walking for long periods (occasionally on uneven terrain), bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and/or lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds.

What ARCO Offers (Benefits & Perks):
• Compensation:
• Competitive hourly rate with possible overtime.
• End-of-term performance bonus based on merit.
• Sign-on bonus for each term served if hired as a full-time associate following graduation.
• Living & Travel:
• Housing provided near the jobsite.
• Daily per diem for food.
• Initial mileage for the trip to and from the jobsite covered by ARCO (vehicle or stipend not provided).
• Career Development:
• Path to a full-time position upon graduation.
• Internship hours count towards ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) eligibility.
• Direct access to leaders for mentorship and guidance.
• Structured intern training program designed to teach real-world skills.
• Two formal reviews during the internship to enhance learning opportunities.