Construction Project Manager Intern or Co-Op (Summer 2027)

ARCO Companies•King of Prussia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a passionate problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Do you take pride in doing the right thing and delivering quality work with integrity? Are you excited to learn how construction projects come to life — from the first idea to the final walkthrough? If you answered “Yes!” — this opportunity was built for you. At ARCO Design/Build, we’re not just building structures — we’re building the next generation of industry leaders. Join us and discover what it means to be part of one of the nation’s top design/build construction firms.

Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering undergraduate or graduate program (other related engineering majors will be considered)
Driver’s License
Excellent verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic

Nice To Haves

Previous Co-op or Intern experience in construction preferred, but not required
GPA 3.0 or higher preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project while working alongside experienced professionals.
Gain understanding of how ARCO manages projects from the initial concept through final delivery.
Learn to describe project proposals and assign accurate dollar values.
Assist in creating timelines for subcontractors/trades activities.
Attend meetings with the owner and design team, including structural engineers and architects.
Prepare weekly reports, document progress, and track meeting action items.
Join project calls and site meetings to observe how our Design/Build Managers lead.
Send bid instructions, schedules, and drawings to subcontractors. Evaluate proposals and assist with awarding subcontracts.
Complete and submit permit applications with necessary documents and fees to city/county/fire authorities.
Receive and route submittits to DBMs and communicate approvals to subcontractors.
Learn about subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
Visit job sites with DBMs to monitor project progress.
Attend offsite trainings and biweekly learning sessions provided by the Learning and Development team.
Gain exposure to how we build client relationships and implement industry-wide business development strategies.