**ABOUT YOU** Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. We are looking for our Spring Co-ops (full-time working hours starting in January 2025 through August 2025) in our St. Louis office! **WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU** We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. + Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible) + Housing stipend (based on need) + Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage when you Intern or Co-op with us for at least 3 months + Company sponsored lunches, happy hours and events + Stocked kitchen with coffee, soda, and snacks 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, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. **A DAY IN THE LIFE** We are looking for a highly motivated College Project Manager Co-op, who is passionate about the construction process to join our team. A Co-op is an amazing experience where the student stays with ARCO for 7-8 months full time. The student will need to take the semester off 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 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** + Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0. + Enrolled in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree program. + Co-op or Intern construction experience preferred. + Excellent verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic. **MAKE YOUR MOVE** With 38 offices in major cities across the United States, we are one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing construction companies in the nation. As a leader in the design/build industry ranking #3 on the ENR's Top 100 Design-Build Companies list, we know that the best work requires the best talent – that’s why we are always looking for the best and brightest to join our team of experts. At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. From Project Managers to Interns and Co-ops, ARCO is dedicated to creating a workplace in which associates feel valued and empowered to succeed. From paid sabbaticals to premier compensation and everything in-between, we pride ourselves in making ARCO, not only a great place to work but the best place to build a career. From the moment an associate begins his or her career at ARCO, the opportunity for success is limitless. _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._ \#LI-CM4 #LI-Onsite