Energy & Infrastructure Project Developer (Preconstruction)

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Project Developer to lead projects from early site evaluation through preconstruction. You will manage due diligence, entitlements, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, and client communications while coordinating with internal design and construction teams.

The role requires 2–5 years in preconstruction or project management, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong MS Office skills. PE is preferred; ARCO supports licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Architecture, or Real Estate required or preferred.
• 2–5 years of preconstruction or project management experience; some design/procurement/project management experience with mechanical equipment/building systems preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; ARCO/Murray will support licensure for EIT.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage due diligence for prospective sites, including surveys and architectural, MEP, structural, and environmental studies.
• Coordinate real estate entitlements, permits, regulatory documentation, attorneys, landowners, brokers, and development partners.
• Serve as the primary client contact during preconstruction and advise on site layout, building design, development strategy, schedule, and cost.
• Develop and maintain preliminary budgets, cash-flow analyses, engineering and construction cost estimates, and preconstruction schedules.
• Lead design coordination through concept development and permit and construction document phases.
• Research design alternatives and value-engineering solutions with cost and schedule impacts.
• Communicate project decisions, risks, action items, budgets, schedules, and recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Travel to prospective sites, conduct visual inspections, meet with local authorities, and develop preliminary project plans.
• Build relationships with internal teams to support ARCO’s collaborative approach.
• Support business development through client relationship management, proposals, marketing initiatives, and public presentations.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Architecture, or Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Project Developer to lead projects from early site evaluation through preconstruction. You will manage due diligence, entitlements, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, and client communications while coordinating with internal design and construction teams.

The role requires 2–5 years in preconstruction or project management, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong MS Office skills. PE is preferred; ARCO supports licensure.