Entertainment Construction Project Manager (Design/Build)

ARCO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

5k travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex design/build construction projects in Downers Grove, IL. You will oversee preconstruction to closeout, manage budgets, coordinate with clients and design teams, and drive value engineering while ensuring safety and quality.

This role offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years of CM/engineering design experience, proficiency in Microsoft Project and MS Office, and the ability to manage multiple trades and

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years' construction management or engineering design experience.
• Experience leading ground-up commercial, light industrial, multi-family, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects is preferred.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of 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.
• Most importantly…find a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY!!!

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Client coordination

Budgeting

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

ARCO is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex design/build construction projects in Downers Grove, IL. You will oversee preconstruction to closeout, manage budgets, coordinate with clients and design teams, and drive value engineering while ensuring safety and quality.

This role offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years of CM/engineering design experience, proficiency in Microsoft Project and MS Office, and the ability to manage multiple trades and