Project Developer, Renovations & Interiors

Arco Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sabbatical and travel allowance

Paid volunteer leave

Sabbatical + travel allowance

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading design-build company in Chicago is looking for a Project Developer to manage entertainment and hospitality-related projects. The successful candidate will oversee due diligence, coordinate with design teams, and act as a single point of contact for clients. Qualifications include a relevant bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of project management experience. This role offers an industry-leading compensation package including a performance-based bonus program and employee stock ownership plan.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of construction project management or MEP design experience.
• Experience in project delivery including schedule and budget management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.
• PE license (preferred; ARCO/Murray supports licensure).

Responsibilities

• Manage due diligence of existing site conditions.
• Coordinate with real estate attorneys and development partners.
• Act as an advisor to clients on site layout and design.
• Advise clients on site layout, building design, and entitlement paths.
• Coordinate with real estate attorneys, landowners, and development partners.
• Manage project budgets, cash flow, and preliminary cost estimates.
• Create and maintain preconstruction schedules for projects.
• Develop design alternatives and value engineering with cost estimates.
• Oversee engineering studies and report conclusions to the team.
• Cultivate client relationships and support marketing initiatives.

Skills

Construction project management

MEP design

Client relationship management

Financial management

Value engineering

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Do you take pride in making the construction process as painless as possible for your clients from beginning to end? Are you passionate about anticipating and solving the problems that can slow down a construction project before they ever happen? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, The Design/Build Experts.

ARCO/Murray National is currently seeking a Project Developer to join our team based in Chicago to support the pursuit and development of entertainment- or hospitality-related interior renovation projects. As a Project Developer at ARCO/Murray, you have high visibility to clients and are expected to manage your clients\' projects from site identification and due diligence through contract negotiations and preconstruction in collaboration with ARCO/Murray Project Managers as well as internal/external design teams.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 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
• Paid parental leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• 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 necessary documents for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits
• Interface with customer’s brokers to facilitate the lease or purchase transaction, often by way of landlord work letter, scope clarification/dollarization, and overall risk mitigation that benefits ARCO’s Customer
• Be the single point of contact for the client during the preconstruction process and represent the development team to all external parties
• Act as an advisor to clients on site layout, building design, and entitlement path to best fit their timing and cost needs
• Coordinate with real estate attorneys, land owners, and development partners
• Financial management of all due diligence and design cost; including management of the owner’s development budget (hard and soft costs) and cash flow analysis
• Create and manage preconstruction schedules for individual projects and/or pipelines of work where appropriate
• Prepare and maintain preliminary cost estimates for both design and construction
• Research and develop design alternatives and value engineering solutions and provide client with associated cost estimates
• Oversee the preparation of engineering studies and report conclusions to design and construction team
• Identify opportunities for business development by cultivating and maintaining client relationships, implementing marketing initiatives, and public presentations

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management preferred
• 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 the pursuit of licensure for EIT
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Project and Excel

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 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities nationwide. We ranked #4 out of the top 100 design-build companies in the U.S. and #17 on ENR\'s Top 400 Contractors list of 2024.

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 that 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 Resource 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.

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets