Project Manager, Commercial TI — Design-to-Completion Lead

ARCO National Holdings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings is seeking a Project Manager to join its Tenant Improvement team, focusing on commercial TI projects in Chicago. You will guide projects from preconstruction through closeout, aligning with clients and the design team to optimize budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities include budgeting, value engineering, subcontractor buyouts, and on-site leadership with the project team. A BS in engineering/construction mgmt and 2–5+ years of CM/design experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of construction management or engineering design experience.
• Previous experience leading ground-up commercial, light industrial, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects is preferred.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout.
• Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget.
• Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors.
• Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule.
• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan.
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues.
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client.
• Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports.

Skills

Project leadership

Client coordination

Budget management

Education

BS in Engineering or construction management

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

ARCO National Holdings is seeking a Project Manager to join its Tenant Improvement team, focusing on commercial TI projects in Chicago. You will guide projects from preconstruction through closeout, aligning with clients and the design team to optimize budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities include budgeting, value engineering, subcontractor buyouts, and on-site leadership with the project team. A BS in engineering/construction mgmt and 2–5+ years of CM/design experience are preferred.