Entry-Level PM: Fast-Track Construction Leadership

ARCO; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for children up to $28,000

Sabbatical leave after five years

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO is seeking Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and construction management professionals on the PM path in Emeryville, CA. You will lead projects from preconstruction to closeout, coordinate with clients and design teams, review scope and budgets, negotiate contracts, and oversee subcontractors.

The role emphasizes budget control, value engineering, and on-site leadership to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field
• 1-3 years of construction management or engineering design experience
• Previous experience leading ground-up commercial, light industrial, 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 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

Construction management experience

Client coordination

Budget tracking

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

ARCO is seeking Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and construction management professionals on the PM path in Emeryville, CA. You will lead projects from preconstruction to closeout, coordinate with clients and design teams, review scope and budgets, negotiate contracts, and oversee subcontractors.

The role emphasizes budget control, value engineering, and on-site leadership to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.