Construction Project Manager Co-Op (2027)

<p class="p1"><strong>At ARCO/Murray, we take our &ldquo;better team, better planning, and better execution&rdquo; culture seriously. But we&rsquo;re not an award-winning firm just because we&rsquo;re a great place to work. We&rsquo;re relentless experts at what we do.</strong></p>

Charleston, SC, US

ARCO Design/Build

.. https://www.arcomurray.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <p>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 &mdash; from the first idea to the final walkthrough?</p> <p>If you answered &ldquo;Yes!&rdquo; &mdash;&nbsp;<strong>this opportunity was built for you.</strong></p> <p>At ARCO Design/Build, we&rsquo;re not just building structures &mdash; we&rsquo;re building the next generation of industry leaders. Join us and discover what it means to be part of one of the nation&rsquo;s top design/build construction firms.</p> <p>As a Construction Design/Build Project Manager (DBM) Intern/Co-op, every day brings a new lesson. You&rsquo;ll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your growth.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>What We Can Offer You:</strong></p> <p>We are committed to the well-being of our associates and proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work.</p> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)</li> <li>Housing stipend (based on need)</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance for Interns/Co-ops working at least 3 months</li> <li>Company-sponsored lunches, happy hours, and networking events</li> <li>Stocked kitchen with a variety of beverages and snacks</li> <li>A welcoming, inclusive work culture - each office has an entertainment area</li> <li>Four core values that guide every decision:</li> <ul> <li>Treat people fairly and do the right thing</li> <li>Understand our customers' business and solve their problems</li> <li>Be positive, upbeat, and have fun</li> <li>Create opportunities for individual financial success based on merit</li> </ul> </ul> <br /> <p>At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.</p> <p>From recruitment and hiring to selecting subcontractors, we understand that diversity strengthens our ability to deliver the best solutions. We hire the best and brightest from across the country&mdash;building a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li><strong>Concept to Completion Approach</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Gain how ARCO manages projects from the initial concept through final delivery.</li> <li><strong>Estimating and Takeoffs</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Learn to describe project proposals and assign accurate dollar values.</li> <li><strong>Scheduling</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Assist in creating timelines for subcontractors/trades activities.</li> <li><strong>Design Meetings</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Attend meetings with the owner and design team, including structural engineers and architects.</li> <li><strong>Reporting</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Prepare weekly reports, document progress, and track meeting action items<strong>.</strong></li> <li><strong>Shadowing</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Join project calls and site meetings to observe how our Design/Build Managers lead.</li> <li><strong>Buyout</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Send bid instructions, schedules, and drawings to subcontractors. Evaluate proposals and assist with awarding subcontracts.</li> <li><strong>Permitting</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Complete and submit permit applications with necessary documents and fees to city/county/fire authorities.</li> <li><strong>Shop Drawing &amp; Submittal Review</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Receive and route submittals to DBMs and communicate approvals to subcontractors.</li> <li><strong>Billing</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Learn about subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, and pay applications.</li> <li><strong>Job Site Visits</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Visit job sites with DBMs to monitor project progress.</li> <li><strong>Training &amp; Learning</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Attend offsite trainings and biweekly learning sessions provided by the Learning and Development team.</li> <li><strong>Business Development</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Gain exposure to how we build client relationships and implement industry-wide business development strategies.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>No matter where you&rsquo;re starting from, you&rsquo;ll leave this experience with valuable industry knowledge and a strong foundation for a future in construction.</p>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Enrolled in an accredited&nbsp;<strong>Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering</strong>&nbsp;undergraduate or graduate program&nbsp;<em>(other related engineering majors will be considered).</em></li> <li>Excellent verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.</li> <li>Previous Co-op or Intern experience in construction preferred, but not required.</li> <li>GPA 3.0 or higher preferred, but not required.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>What We Can Offer You:</strong></p>