Project Manager - Commercial Construction

ARCO Design/Build; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Sabbatical after five years

Scholarships for associates’ children

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in New York, NY is seeking a motivated Project Manager with 3–10 years of commercial design/build experience to oversee projects from concept to completion. You will manage estimating, scheduling, cost reporting, safety, and coordination with design professionals, owners, and subcontractors, while delivering value and maintaining client satisfaction.

ARCO offers a strong bonus program, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, 401k, a sabbatical after five years, scholarships for

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field; GPA 3.2 or higher.
• 3–10 years of design/build experience.
• Ability to make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
• Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish goals.
• Commitment to quality and meeting customer expectations.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee managerial and administrative aspects of a project including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety and proposal preparation.
• Collaborate with owners and design professionals early to facilitate design and develop preliminary concept drawings.
• Prepare accurate project estimates with the design team to review scope of work and cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead proposal meetings with owners to discuss scope and value engineering ideas.
• Coordinate buyout and selection of subcontractors.
• Conduct bi-weekly on-site progress meetings with the construction team and owners.
• Ensure safety, quality control and schedule in coordination with the Superintendent.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About You

ARCO is a premier, full service design/build general contractor with more than 20 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery throughout the United States. At ARCO, our goal is to foster an environment of boundless organic growth where advancement opportunities for our associates are limitless. If you are interested in our best –in-class merit based financial reward structure and are ready to take your career to the next level, consider joining our team of highly successful project managers. We are looking for a highly motivated construction Project Manager with 3-10 years of commercial sector experience. The project manager has the overall responsibility for project performance and customer satisfaction, taking it from concept to completion. Each Project Manager has full profit and performance responsibility for his/her projects.

A Day In The Life

• Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project. This includes being proficient in estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.
• Work with the owner early in the process in order to facilitate the design process with the chosen design professionals.
• Ensure that an accurate and complete estimate for the project is prepared. Project Managers work closely with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
• Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas.
• Oversee the buyout process and to selection of subcontractors.
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings on site.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control and schedule.
• Conduct progress meetings with Owners and the construction team.
• Remain cost conscious and aware of every aspect of the project at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively with everyone involved in the project.

Necessary Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field; with minimum of 3.2 GPA.
• 3-10 years of design/build experience.
• Ability to effectively make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
• Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes. Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
• Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.

We Offer a Competitive Benefit Package That Includes

• Generous bonus program based on performance
• ARCO Funded Profit Sharing Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Associates
• 401k
• 1 Month Paid Sabbatical after every 5 years of employment
• Scholarship reimbursement for associates’ children
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

ARCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

This represents typical base compensation for the role. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $120,000 USD

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 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 who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets