Junior Construction Project Manager — Growth & Perks

ARCO; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Sabbatical

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO, a family of construction companies, seeks a Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager type candidate to drive project performance from design through completion. You will own budgets, schedules, and client communications, with profit-and-performance responsibility and growth potential.

The role includes coordinating with design teams, managing subcontractors, and overseeing preconstruction planning, with salary typical base between $100,000 and $120,000 plus discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• 0-3 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

Budgeting

Client coordination

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

ARCO, a family of construction companies, seeks a Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager type candidate to drive project performance from design through completion. You will own budgets, schedules, and client communications, with profit-and-performance responsibility and growth potential.

The role includes coordinating with design teams, managing subcontractors, and overseeing preconstruction planning, with salary typical base between $100,000 and $120,000 plus discretionary bonus.