Junior Construction Project Manager — Start Your PM Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-funded ESOP to all assc.

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

100% paid maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO Companies in Irvine, CA is seeking an Entry Level Project Manager in Construction to join our team. You will handle managerial and administrative aspects of construction projects, coordinate with owners and design teams, and contribute to cost estimates and scheduling.

The role emphasizes learning through hands-on project oversight, supporting buyouts, and conducting regular site meetings while upholding ARCO's standards for safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 0–3 years project management experience with a general contractor preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative aspects of a project, including estimating, scheduling, quality control and progress reports.
• Collaborate with owners and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
• Lead proposal meetings to review scope, costs, and value engineering ideas.
• Oversee buyout processes and selection of subcontractors.
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings and ensure project milestones are met.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ARCO Companies in Irvine, CA is seeking an Entry Level Project Manager in Construction to join our team. You will handle managerial and administrative aspects of construction projects, coordinate with owners and design teams, and contribute to cost estimates and scheduling.

The role emphasizes learning through hands-on project oversight, supporting buyouts, and conducting regular site meetings while upholding ARCO's standards for safety, quality, and timely delivery.