Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

ARCO National Holdings • Bellevue, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

ARCO is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager Intern for the summer. The intern will assist Project Managers with construction project activities and receive meaningful responsibilities, tools, and training to develop real-world skills. The role includes exposure to project estimating, scheduling, design coordination, subcontractor procurement, permitting, submittal reviews, billing, and job site visits. The internship also offers direct access to company leaders, two formal performance reviews, engagement events, and a potential path to full-time employment.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, or Construction Management bachelor's degree program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Previous construction internship or co-op experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with estimating by describing project proposals and assigning project dollar values.
• Help create working schedules for subcontractors and trades to complete projects on time.
• Attend design meetings with owners and project teams to understand proposals from structural engineers and architects.
• Assist with subcontractor buyout by sending bid instructions, schedules, and drawings; receiving and evaluating proposals; and awarding subcontracts.
• Complete and submit permit forms, drawings, and fees to city, county, and fire authorities, and track approvals.
• Assist with shop drawing and submittal reviews by routing materials to the Project Manager and communicating approval to subcontractors so they can proceed with ordering materials and work.
• Assist with billing activities involving subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.
• Visit job sites with the Project Manager and check that projects are running smoothly.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate, with overtime possible.
• Housing stipend based on need.
• Internship hours count toward ESOP eligibility.
• End-of-term performance bonus based on merit.
• Potential path to a full-time position.
• 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.
• Engagement events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern