Project Manager, Aviation Construction

ARCO Companies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates' children

Sabbatical

Volunteer leave

Insurance coverage

Vacation

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO Companies is seeking a Project Manager to lead aviation construction projects from inception to completion. You will oversee estimating, proposals, contract negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, design review, and execution.

Collaborate with owners and design teams to develop preliminary concepts and manage hangars, MRO facilities, FBOs, and other airport structures. Travel up to 25% nationwide and relocate if needed. A Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience with aviation, hangars, MRO, airport facilities, or related projects preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Based in Boston, MA, St. Louis, MO, or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Manage aviation construction projects from preconstruction through completion; estimating, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, design review, and execution.
• Develop preliminary concept drawings with owners and design team.
• Lead complex aviation construction work including hangars, MRO facilities, FBOs, cargo facilities, aircraft support buildings, and other airport-related infrastructure.
• Participate in proposal meetings with owners to review scope and offer value engineering ideas.
• Support aviation pursuits with site reviews, constructibility input, schedules, budgets, scope reviews, and client meetings.
• Lead subcontractor buyout and ensure scopes are complete, coordinated, and aligned with the project schedule and budget.
• Partner with Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control, and schedule.
• Travel 25% nationally.

Skills

Project management

Aviation construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

We're adding a Project Manager to lead construction projects from inception to completion. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

A Day in the Life

• Manage aviation construction projects from preconstruction through completion; including estimating, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, design review, and execution
• Work closely with owners and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings
• Manage complex aviation construction work including hangars, MRO facilities, FBO's, cargo facilities, aircraft support buildings, aviation manufacturing facilities, and other airport-related infrastructure
• Participate in proposal meeting with owner to review the scope of work and provide value engineering ideas
• Support aviation pursuits by helping with site reviews, constructibility input, schedules, budgets, scope reviews, and client meetings
• Lead subcontractorbuyout and ensure scopes are complete, coordinated, and aligned with the project schedule and budget
• Partner with Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control, and schedule
• Travel 25% nationally

Necessary Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience
• Experience with aviation, hangars, MRO, airport facilities, industrial, manufacturing, federal, defense, logistics, or technically complex projects preferred but not required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required
• Based in Boston, MA, St. Louis, MO, or willing to relocate

What We Can Offer You

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• 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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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 7,500 design‑build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design‑Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We have been 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 who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

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