Automotive Construction PM - Growth & ESOP

ARCO/Murray National Construction; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates' children

Sabbatical travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead automotive dealership construction projects, including ground-up facilities and showroom renovations, from design through completion. You will own project performance, budget, and client satisfaction, with full profit and performance responsibility and growth potential.

You will coordinate with clients and design teams, manage subcontractors, and drive value engineering while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field
• 2-5 years of construction management or engineering design experience
• Experience with automotive dealership construction (ground-up or renovation)
• Familiarity with OEM facility programs (Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota, Honda, etc.)
• Experience building or renovating
• Experience working around live dealership operations

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout
• Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget
• Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors
• Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule
• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client
• Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports
• Most importantly…find a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY!!!

Skills

Construction management experience

Engineering design experience

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Job description

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead automotive dealership construction projects, including ground-up facilities and showroom renovations, from design through completion. You will own project performance, budget, and client satisfaction, with full profit and performance responsibility and growth potential.

You will coordinate with clients and design teams, manage subcontractors, and drive value engineering while ensuring safety and quality.