Project Developer: Hospitality & Interiors Renovations

ARCO/Murray; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates' children

1-month sabbatical + travel allowance

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National is seeking a Project Developer in Chicago to support pursuit and development of entertainment- or hospitality-related interior renovation projects. You will manage client relationships from site due diligence through preconstruction in collaboration with project managers and design teams.

A Day in the Life includes handling due diligence, entitlements, budget management, schedules, and cost estimation while coordinating with attorneys, owners, and partners to deliver on time

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management preferred.
• 2–4 years in construction project mgmt or MEP design for hospitality/entertainment.
• Experience delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• PE license preferred; ARCO/Murray supports licensure for EIT.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage due diligence, site conditions, surveys, and reviews.
• Coordinate real estate entitlements and permits with regulators.
• Interface with brokers to facilitate lease or purchase transactions.
• Serve as client single point of contact during preconstruction.
• Advise on site layout, building design, and entitlement paths.
• Coordinate with real estate attorneys, landowners, and partners.
• Oversee cost management and cash flow analysis for projects.
• Create preconstruction schedules and develop cost estimates.
• Develop design alternatives and VE studies with client input.
• Prepare engineering studies and report conclusions to teams.
• Develop business opportunities through client relationships and marketing.

Skills

Project management

MEP design

PE license (preferred)

MS Office (Project & Excel)

Education

B.S. in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Eng, Architecture, or Construction Mgmt

Tools

Project

Excel

Job description

ARCO/Murray National is seeking a Project Developer in Chicago to support pursuit and development of entertainment- or hospitality-related interior renovation projects. You will manage client relationships from site due diligence through preconstruction in collaboration with project managers and design teams.

A Day in the Life includes handling due diligence, entitlements, budget management, schedules, and cost estimation while coordinating with attorneys, owners, and partners to deliver on time