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ARCO Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2025) in Tampa, Florida
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 Tampa, 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.
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
MAKE YOUR MOVE
ARCO is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery nationwide. With more than 5,500 projects completed coast to coast, we pride ourselves in offering the best, most cost-effective, single source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project. Because we believe in creating opportunities for individual success among our associates, ARCO is a 100% associate-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), each associate holds a stake in the company, placing the benefits of our success directly in the hands of those who drive it.
ARCO is consistently recognized as a top workplace in multiple markets nationwide and is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the 4th largest design-build firm in the U.S. and the largest domestic builder of distribution and warehouse space.
ARCO is committed to identifying and implementing ways to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry. Beyond standard corporate policies and practices, ARCO extends our commitment to creating an inclusive culture to our recruiting, training, and subcontractor selection. We know that the best work requires the best people and that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the very best solutions to our customers.
ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource 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.
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