Entry Level Project Manager, Construction

ARCO National Holdings; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical after 5 years

Volunteer leave

Medical insurance

3 weeks of vacation

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings in Irvine, CA is seeking an Entry Level Project Manager to join our construction team. You will handle managerial and administrative aspects of projects, including estimating, scheduling, QC, progress reports, design coordination, and safety.

You will collaborate with owners and design teams, develop preliminary drawings, participate in proposal meetings, and oversee subcontractor buyouts and site meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is required.
• 0–3 years project management experience with a general contractor preferred but not required.
• Experience running ground-up projects in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or labs is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with 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.
• 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 scope and provide value engineering ideas
• Oversee the buyout process and selection of subcontractors
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Entry Level Project Manager, Construction

Irvine, CA, US

About You:

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager to join our team of experts Irvine, CA. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

A Day in the Life:

• 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

Necessary 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
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

What We Can Offer You:

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.