Project Developer, Interior Renovations & Design-Build

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5y

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National is seeking a Project Developer in Chicago to lead pursuit and development of entertainment- or hospitality-related interior renovations. You will manage projects from site identification through preconstruction, collaborating with ARCO/Murray Project Managers and design teams.

You will handle due diligence, real estate entitlements, and client communications, while guiding site layout, cost planning, and risk mitigation to align with schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of construction project management or MEP design experience in support of restaurant, hospitality, or entertainment-related construction projects
• Experience should demonstrate successful project delivery including schedule and budget management
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required), ARCO/Murray will support licensure for EIT

Responsibilities

• Manage due diligence of existing site conditions including surveys, asbestos studies, MEP/Structural review, etc.
• Manage real estate entitlements and permits as necessary to start and execute on the project; including preparation of documents for regulatory agencies
• Interface with customer’s brokers to facilitate lease or purchase and risk mitigation for ARCO’s Customer
• Be the single point of contact for the client during preconstruction and represent the development team
• Advise clients on site layout, building design, and entitlement path to fit timing and costs
• Coordinate with real estate attorneys, land owners, and development partners
• Manage the owner’s budget (hard and soft costs) and cash flow analysis
• Create and manage preconstruction schedules for projects and pipelines
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates for design and construction
• Research design alternatives and value engineering with client cost estimates
• Oversee engineering studies and report conclusions to design and construction team
• Identify opportunities for business development via client relationships and marketing initiatives

Skills

Construction PM experience

Client liaison

Risk assessment & due diligence

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Eng, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel)

Job description

ARCO/Murray National is seeking a Project Developer in Chicago to lead pursuit and development of entertainment- or hospitality-related interior renovations. You will manage projects from site identification through preconstruction, collaborating with ARCO/Murray Project Managers and design teams.

You will handle due diligence, real estate entitlements, and client communications, while guiding site layout, cost planning, and risk mitigation to align with schedule and budget.