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About the Role

This internship/co-op program offers hands-on experience in construction project management from the ground up, working alongside experienced field leaders. It's an opportunity to learn the full project lifecycle and develop into a future industry leader within a top design/build construction firm.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to daily job site activities from mobilization through project completion.
• Participate in daily safety meetings, job site inspections, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Assist with coordinating subcontractor activities and monitoring progress to keep projects on schedule.
• Observe and support quality inspections to ensure work meets project plans and standards.
• Learn to coordinate deliveries, equipment, material staging, and job site organization.
• Work with Superintendents and subcontractors to understand sequencing, resolve field issues, and maintain productive workflows.
• Assist with documenting daily job site activities, taking progress photos, and preparing daily reports.
• Attend subcontractor coordination meetings, owner walkthroughs, and project planning discussions.
• Become familiar with construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings and their field application.
• Conduct site walks to monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and verify work is performed safely and correctly.
• Participate in offsite trainings and biweekly learning sessions.
• Partner with Project Managers and field teams to understand office and field operations collaboration.

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.
• Strong work ethic.

Skills

• Construction project management
• Safety leadership
• Scheduling and coordination
• Quality control
• Site logistics management
• Trade coordination
• Progress documentation
• Project meetings
• Plan and drawing review
• Job site walks
• Team collaboration

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Internship
• Co-op

Experience Level

• Intern
• Co-op

Education Level

• Undergraduate or graduate program in Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering (or related engineering majors)

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities

Benefits

• Housing stipend available based on need
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for interns working at least 3 months
• Professional development through training and mentorship
• Company-sponsored lunches, happy hours, and networking events
• Fully stocked kitchens with drinks and snacks
• A fun, inclusive work environment
• Annual Intern Summit
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

About the Company

• ARCO Design/Build is one of the nation's top design/build construction firms, specializing in high-quality industrial and commercial projects.
• The company has 38 offices nationwide and is ranked #3 on ENR’s Top 100 Design-Build Firms.
• ARCO is 100% associate-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Equal Opportunity

• ARCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members, interns, and co-ops.
• EOE, including disability/vets