Construction Project Lead

ARCO Companies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional 401k

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

$5,000 travel benefit

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

ARCO Companies seeks a Project Manager in Dallas to lead projects from preconstruction to closeout. You will coordinate managers, supervise budgets, develop concept drawings with clients, and negotiate contracts to deliver value while controlling costs.

The role requires 3–10 years in construction management or engineering design, strong MS Office/MS Project skills, and a proven ability to manage municipal and utility projects. Domestic travel to sites is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration
• 3–10 years' of construction management or engineering design experience
• Previous experience leading municipality and utility projects is preferred
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

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
• 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
• Local travel to project sites within the Dallas is required

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Budget management

Schedule planning

Education

BS in Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ARCO Companies seeks a Project Manager in Dallas to lead projects from preconstruction to closeout. You will coordinate managers, supervise budgets, develop concept drawings with clients, and negotiate contracts to deliver value while controlling costs.

The role requires 3–10 years in construction management or engineering design, strong MS Office/MS Project skills, and a proven ability to manage municipal and utility projects. Domestic travel to sites is expected.