Design/Build Project Manager - Lead Projects & Estimates

ARCO Companies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonuses

ESOP or profit-sharing

401(k) options

Tuition reimbursement + scholarships

Sabbatical + adventure fund

Volunteer leave + donation matching

Health, dental, vision + maternity/le

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a Construction Design/Build Project Manager to own the full project lifecycle, from concept to final walkthrough. You’ll lead design coordination, estimates, schedules, and on-site meetings, partnering with clients and teams to deliver high‑impact, buildable solutions.

You’ll drive collaboration, maintain cost controls, and steer subcontractors while upholding quality and integrity.

Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming accreditation in civil/construction fields.
• Interest in design/build, tilt-up concrete and industrial builds.
• Previous construction experience preferred but not required.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead every facet of the project from start to finish, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, billing and design coordination.
• Deliver accurate, reliable project estimates for successful execution.
• Collaborate with clients and design teams to shape preliminary concepts into buildable solutions.
• Participate in proposal meetings to refine scope and costs with value-driven insights.
• Lead subcontractor selection and buyout to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.
• Drive on-site bi-weekly meetings to align teams and track progress.
• Make decisive leadership choices under pressure when needed.
• Coordinate multiple moving parts to keep scope, schedule and budget aligned.
• Champion continuous improvement and quality across processes.
• Turn client feedback into measurable outcomes that exceed expectations.
• Lead with integrity and deliver projects that prioritize client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Scheduling

Quality control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

GPA 3.0 preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a Construction Design/Build Project Manager to own the full project lifecycle, from concept to final walkthrough. You’ll lead design coordination, estimates, schedules, and on-site meetings, partnering with clients and teams to deliver high‑impact, buildable solutions.

You’ll drive collaboration, maintain cost controls, and steer subcontractors while upholding quality and integrity.