Entry Level Project Manager, Construction

ARCO Companies; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP for associates

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates' children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5y

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation and 12-week paid M

Job summary

ARCO Companies is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead design-build projects from conception through execution. You will manage estimates, schedules, quality control, and coordination with owners and design teams across diverse warehousing and manufacturing facilities.

This role emphasizes rigorous budgeting, value engineering, and ensuring safety and client satisfaction. ARCO offers strong benefits, ESOP, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career growth within a

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) preferred.
• Estimation experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage all managerial and administrative aspects of a project, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, billing, design review, and coordination.
• Ensure an accurate and complete project estimate.
• Collaborate with owners and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
• Participate in proposal meetings to review scope, discuss cost reductions, and provide value engineering ideas.
• Oversee the buyout process and subcontractor selection.
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings.
• Make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
• Organize and manage multiple activities to achieve results.
• Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes.
• Incorporate customer input to improve processes and meet client expectations.
• Act with integrity supporting company values and meeting customer requirements.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

MS Office

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Outlook

Word

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.

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 vacation100% 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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets