Construction Project Manager (New Grad 2027)

ARCO/Murray; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates' children

1-month sabbatical after 5 years + $5k

Volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking a Project Manager to drive construction projects from startup to completion in the Fort Lauderdale area. You will manage project performance and profit from day one, coordinating with owners and design teams to develop concepts, estimate costs, and lead value engineering discussions.

Open to recent graduates with an engineering background and a strong GPA, committed to full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's of Engineering program.
• Open to full-time opportunity post grad.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Prior construction internship experience is a plus.
• Extracurricular involvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.
• Ensure an accurate and complete project estimate.
• Work closely with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
• Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas.
• Oversee the buyout process and the selection of subcontractors.
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings.
• Make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
• Organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes.
• Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external client expectations.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates, while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering

Job description

Introduction

At ARCO/Murray, we take our "better team, better planning, and better execution" culture seriously. But we're not an award-winning firm just because we're a great place to work. We're relentless experts at what we do.

Overview

Are you looking to use your engineering background to solve client needs? Are you always thinking outside the box? Do you enjoy managing a project from start up to completion? If the answer is, 'Yes!' then we have an opportunity that will impress you.

ARCO/Murray is looking for a highly motivated Project Manager who is passionate about the construction process to join our team. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You'll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one!

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. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 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
• Paid parental leave

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're 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project. Including, estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.
• Ensure an accurate and complete project estimate.
• Work closely with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
• Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas.
• Oversee the buyout process and the selection of subcontractors.
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings.
• Make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
• Organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes.
• Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external client expectations.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates, while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's of Engineering program or related field of study.
• Open to full-time opportunity post grad.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Prior construction internship experience is a plus.
• Extracurricular involvement is a plus.