Aviation Construction Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

100% employer-funded ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month sabbatical after five years +

Volunteer leave

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

Maternity leave

Job summary

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

You will oversee estimating, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, subcontractor management, and project execution while working closely with owners, design teams, and field leadership. This role requires 5+ years of PM experience in aviation or related fields and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management; candidates based in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience with aviation, hangars, MRO, airport facilities, industrial or complex projects preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.

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, FBOs, 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 meetings with owners to review the scope of work and provide value engineering ideas.
• Support aviation pursuits 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

5+ years PM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

About You:

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.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program

• 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

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 have looked 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.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies without pre‑approval from ARCO’s Human Resources 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. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets