Project Manager Intern

Job Description

About the Company

ARCO is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery nationwide. They have completed over 6,000 projects coast to coast, priding themselves on offering the best, most cost-effective, single-source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project.

ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success among its associates and is a 100% associate-owned company through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This means each associate holds a stake in the company, directly benefiting from its success. The company is dedicated to providing clients with superior solutions, cultivating an award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all business levels.

ARCO is consistently recognized as a top workplace in multiple markets nationwide. Engineering News-Record ranks them as a top ten design-build firm and the largest domestic builder of distribution and warehouse space.

Job Description

The job is for a Project Manager Intern to join ARCO’s team of experts in Cincinnati, OH. The role aims to provide a better way to build a career, offering tools to excel, meaningful responsibilities, and a positive work experience from day one.

What ARCO Offers (Benefits & Compensation):

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible).
• Housing stipend (based on need).
• Internship hours count towards ESOP eligibility.
• End-of-term performance bonus based on merit.
• Path to full-time position upon graduation.
• 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.
• Two formal reviews during the Internship to enhance learning opportunities.
• Opportunity for traveling to jobsites.
• Engagement events.

A Day in the Life (Intern Responsibilities):

As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to assist Project Managers with various tasks, including:

• Estimating: Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects.
• Scheduling: Creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades to ensure timely project completion.
• Design Meetings: Attending design meetings with the owner and team to understand design, structural engineers’ roles, and architectural aspects.
• Buyout: Sending bid instructions, schedules, and drawings to subcontractors; receiving and evaluating proposals; and awarding subcontracts.
• Permitting: Filling out permit forms, submitting forms with drawings and fees, and coordinating with city/county/fire departments for approval.
• Shop Drawing and Submittal Review: Receiving shop drawings or submittals from subcontractors, providing them to the Project Manager, and communicating approval to subcontractors for material ordering and commencement of work.
• Billing: Managing subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Job Site Visits: Visiting job sites with the Project Manager to ensure the project is running smoothly.

Necessary Qualifications:

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