Construction Project Manager Intern (Summer 2025) - ARCO a Family of Construction Companies

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.

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

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

• 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