Emerging Project Manager – Design-Build Career Starter

ARCO National Construction Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical after 5 years

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical/dental/vision

Vacation

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a driven Project Manager to oversee managerial and administrative aspects of a variety of ground-up projects in Irvine, CA. You will handle estimating, scheduling, design coordination, value engineering, and subcontractor buyouts, while maintaining strong client communication and project controls.

The role emphasizes collaboration with owners and design teams, rigorous documentation, and timely decision-making to ensure quality and cost-effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• 0-3 years project management experience with a general contractor preferred but not required
• Experience running ground-up projects. Warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, cold storage, and/or lab/pharma facilities highly preferred
• Estimation experience preferred
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

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

Ground-up projects

Estimations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a driven Project Manager to oversee managerial and administrative aspects of a variety of ground-up projects in Irvine, CA. You will handle estimating, scheduling, design coordination, value engineering, and subcontractor buyouts, while maintaining strong client communication and project controls.

The role emphasizes collaboration with owners and design teams, rigorous documentation, and timely decision-making to ensure quality and cost-effective