Design-Build Construction Project Manager

ARCO Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

$5,000 travel allowance

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray seeks a Project Manager in Chicago to lead construction projects from kickoff to completion. You will manage estimating, scheduling, design reviews, safety, and reporting while coordinating with owners and the design team to align scope and value engineering.

The role requires an engineering degree (B.S. or M.S.) and strong communication skills to guide subcontractors and stakeholders. ARCO emphasizes growth, diversity, and a culture of integrity.

Qualifications

• Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 graduation with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 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

Engineering background

Project management

Team leadership

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Engineering

Job description

ARCO/Murray seeks a Project Manager in Chicago to lead construction projects from kickoff to completion. You will manage estimating, scheduling, design reviews, safety, and reporting while coordinating with owners and the design team to align scope and value engineering.

The role requires an engineering degree (B.S. or M.S.) and strong communication skills to guide subcontractors and stakeholders. ARCO emphasizes growth, diversity, and a culture of integrity.