CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER INTERN (SUMMER 2027)

arco·Orlando, US

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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 Orlando, FL. 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. A Day in the Life: At ARCO, an Intern has the opportunity to assist Project Managers with the following: <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Estimating – Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Scheduling – Creating a working timeline for subcontractors/trades in order to complete the project on time</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Design meetings – Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design pro structural engineers, architects</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Buyout – Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors. Receive and evaluate proposals, then award the subcontracts</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Permitting– Fill out permit forms, submit forms with drawings and fees, then send to city/county/fire and wait for approval</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Billing – Subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Job Site Visits – Visit job site with PM, make sure project is running smoothly</li> </ul> Necessary Qualifications: <ul> <li style="margin-left: 24.75pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Enrolled in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program</li> <li style="margin-left: 24.75pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0</li> <li style="margin-left: 24.75pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Previous Internship or Co-op construction experience preferred</li> <li style="margin-left: 24.75pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong work ethic</li> </ul> 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. <ul> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible) </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Housing stipend (based on need) </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Performance-based bonus at end of Internship</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Industry-leading performance-based bonus program for full time associates</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Traditional and Roth 401k</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Tuition reimbursement for associates</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">1-week paid volunteer leave each year</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">100% charitable match</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">3 weeks of vacation</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.4in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">100% paid 12-week maternity leave</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion">MAKE YOUR MOVE We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you. ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates. LEGAL DISCLAIMER EOE, including disability/vets</div>