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 5y

1-week paid volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager in Chicago, IL to lead construction projects from start to finish. You will manage budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and coordination with owners and design teams to deliver value, with a focus on meeting client expectations.

The role emphasizes proactive decision-making, meeting tight deadlines, and upholding ARCO/Murray’s standards of integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Engineering or related field is required or preferred.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher is expected.
• Internship experience in construction 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

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Engineering or related field

GPA 3.2/4.0

Prior construction internship experience

Job description

ARCO/Murray is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager in Chicago, IL to lead construction projects from start to finish. You will manage budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and coordination with owners and design teams to deliver value, with a focus on meeting client expectations.

The role emphasizes proactive decision-making, meeting tight deadlines, and upholding ARCO/Murray’s standards of integrity and teamwork.