Aviation Construction Project Manager

ARCO National Holdings; Framingham, St. Louis (MA, MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-funded ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings seeks an Aviation Construction Project Manager to lead aviation design-build projects from preconstruction through completion from our St. Louis office.

Projects include hangars, MRO facilities, FBOs, cargo facilities, and other airport infrastructure. You will manage estimating, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, subcontractor management, and field execution, working with owners, design teams, and field leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience with aviation, hangars, MRO, airport facilities, industrial, manufacturing, federal, defense, logistics, or technically complex projects preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• Based in Boston, MA, St. Louis, MO, or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Manage aviation construction projects from preconstruction through completion; including estimating, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, design review, and execution
• Lead complex aviation construction work including hangars, MRO facilities, FBO's, cargo facilities, aircraft support buildings, aviation manufacturing facilities, and other airport-related infrastructure
• Work closely with owners and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings
• Participate in proposal meeting with owner to review the scope of work and provide value engineering ideas
• Support aviation pursuits by helping with site reviews, constructability input, schedules, budgets, scope reviews, and client meetings
• Lead subcontractor buyout and ensure scopes are complete, coordinated, and aligned with the project schedule and budget
• Partner with Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control, and schedule
• Travel 25% nationally

Skills

Aviation project management

Construction management

Estimating

Scheduling

Budgeting

Subcontractor management

Design coordination

Leadership

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Job description

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO National Construction is seeking an Aviation Construction Project Manager to lead complex aviation design-build projects from preconstruction through completion from our St. Louis office.

This is a role for an experienced Construction Project Manager, Aviation Project Manager, or similar construction professional who is ready to take ownership of projects including aircraft hangars, MRO facilities, FBOs, cargo facilities, and other airport-related infrastructure. You will lead estimating, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, subcontractor management, and project execution while working closely with owners, design teams, and field leadership.

At ARCO, you will receive the tools, support, and responsibility to excel from day one while working alongside a team committed to superior solutions, client service, and an award-winning workplace culture.

A Day in the Life:

• Manage aviation construction projects from preconstruction through completion; including estimating, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, design review, and execution
• Lead complex aviation construction work including hangars, MRO facilities, FBO's, cargo facilities, aircraft support buildings, aviation manufacturing facilities, and other airport-related infrastructure
• Work closely with owners and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings
• Participate in proposal meeting with owner to review the scope of work and provide value engineering ideas
• Support aviation pursuits by helping with site reviews, constructability input, schedules, budgets, scope reviews, and client meetings
• Lead subcontractor buyout and ensure scopes are complete, coordinated, and aligned with the project schedule and budget
• Partner with Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control, and schedule
• Travel 25% nationally

Necessary Qualifications:

• 5+ years of construction project management experience
• Experience with aviation, hangars, MRO, airport facilities, industrial, manufacturing, federal, defense, logistics, or technically complex projects preferred but not required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required
• Based in Boston, MA, St. Louis, MO, or willing to relocate

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.

• 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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

This represents typical base compensation for the role. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

Pay Range

$120,000 - $162,000 USD

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

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