Design-Build Construction Project Manager

ARCO/Murray National Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Traditional 401k

Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical after 5 years

Volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction in Chicago is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead preconstruction through closeout, ensuring project performance and client satisfaction. You will coordinate budgets, schedules, and subcontractor buyouts while partnering with design teams to develop concepts and control costs.

This role offers growth, ESOP participation, and a strong benefits package in a fast-growing, reputable firm.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• 2-10 years of construction management or engineering design experience.
• Experience leading ground-up commercial, light industrial, hospitality, or entertainment projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the project from preconstruction through closeout.
• Work with clients and design team to develop concept drawings and project budget.
• Participate in proposal meetings to review scope, reduce costs, and negotiate contracts and fees.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout for trades and vendors.
• Identify opportunities to procure materials or equipment to meet budget or schedule.
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on subcontractor scopes, schedule, and site logistics.
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings to solve constructability or sequencing issues.
• Lead weekly OAC meetings on-site to review progress with the client.
• Track performance vs budget; prepare pay apps, cost status, and progress reports.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Client Liaison

Negotiation

MS Project

Excel

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

ARCO/Murray National Construction in Chicago is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead preconstruction through closeout, ensuring project performance and client satisfaction. You will coordinate budgets, schedules, and subcontractor buyouts while partnering with design teams to develop concepts and control costs.

This role offers growth, ESOP participation, and a strong benefits package in a fast-growing, reputable firm.