Electrical Procurement & Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Project Manager to lead all phases from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating clients, design teams, and subcontractors to ensure on-budget, on-schedule delivery of complex projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, driving cost-saving ideas, and negotiating contracts while managing site logistics and vendor relationships.

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 construction projects.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout
• Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget
• Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors
• Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule
• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client
• Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

ARCO/Murray National Construction in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Project Manager to lead all phases from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating clients, design teams, and subcontractors to ensure on-budget, on-schedule delivery of complex projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, driving cost-saving ideas, and negotiating contracts while managing site logistics and vendor relationships.