Entry Level Project Manager, Construction

ARCO National Construction Company

Riverside (MO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

22 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

ESOP for all associates

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after 5 years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Medical/dental/vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

Maternity leave (12 weeks)

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a motivated Project Manager for Riverside, MO. You will handle managerial and administrative duties across projects, coordinating with owners and design teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes estimating, scheduling, and safety, with opportunities to lead buyouts, provide value engineering ideas, and oversee subcontractors from concept to completion.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is required.
0–3 years of project management experience with a general contractor is preferred but not required.
Experience running ground-up projects (warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, etc. highly preferred).
Estimation experience is a plus.
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, and proposal preparation.
Ensure an accurate and complete project estimate.
Work with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
Participate in the proposal meeting to review scope, reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas.
Oversee the buyout process and selection of subcontractors.
Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings.
Organize, plan and manage multiple activities to achieve results.
Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes.
Incorporate customer input to improve and meet expectations.

Skills

Project management

Ground-up projects

Estimation

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager to join our team of experts Riverside, MO. 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
Estimation experience 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.

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
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
100% charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
3 weeks of vacation
100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

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