Entry Level Project Manager, Construction

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies is seeking a Project Manager to lead managerial and administrative aspects of diverse design-build projects. You will oversee estimating, scheduling, cost reporting, and safety, while collaborating with owners and the design team to develop concepts.

The role emphasizes proposals, buyout oversight, and regular site meetings. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management is required, with 0–3 years of PM experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is required.
• 0-3 years project management experience preferred.
• Experience with estimating, scheduling, and design coordination is desirable.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage project administration, estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, and cost reporting.
• Develop preliminary concept drawings with owners and the design team.
• Lead proposal meetings to review scope, costs, and value engineering ideas.
• Oversee buyout and subcontractor selection; conduct bi-weekly site meetings.
• Make sound decisions under deadlines and balance multiple activities.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Estimating

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

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.

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