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Construction Project Manager Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)
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What they do
A Construction Project Manager supervises construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. Controls the time, cost and quality of construction projects, from residential, commercial and industrial buildings to roads, bridges and schools. Plans and coordinate all aspects of the construction process, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors.
$115,414 / year median in Missouri
+11% projected growth
Job Description
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 Co-op to join our team of experts. 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 A
Co-Op is an amazing experience where the student works at ARCO for 6-8 months full-time. The student will need to take the semester off from school or reach out to their career services about their Co-op requirements. At ARCO , a Co-op 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 to complete the project on time + Design meetings
- Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design proposals from structural engineers and 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 a 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
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 To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account