Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2025)

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 Intern to join our team of experts in Cincinnati, OH. 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.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible) 

Housing stipend (based on need) 

Performance-based bonus at end of Internship

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program for full time associates

100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child

1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

3 weeks of vacation

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

A DAY IN THE LIFE:
At ARCO, an Intern 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 in order to complete the project on time

Design meetings – Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design pro structural engineers, 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 Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program

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 and a strong work ethic