Project Manager, Construction

ARCO Companies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5y

1-week paid volunteer leave per year

Charitable match

Health insurance

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO, a family of construction companies, seeks a Design/Build Manager to lead projects in Atlanta, GA. The role emphasizes managing design-build processes, coordinating owners and design teams, and ensuring project performance from day one.

You will oversee estimates, buyout, subcontractor selection, and on-site meetings, while driving value engineering and quality improvements across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil, Mechanical, or Engineering related and/or Construction Management; with minimum 3.0 GPA.
• 2–7 years of hands-on construction experience as a project manager, assistant project manager, field engineer or related internships.
• Experience in Design/Build preferred.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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.
• Ensure an accurate and complete project estimate.
• 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 the selection of subcontractors.
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings on site.
• Prioritize numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines to 100% completion.
• Communicate openly with leadership, team members and train coops/interns.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Scheduling

Design review

Subcontractor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil, Mechanical, or Engineering related and/or Construction Management; with minimum of 3.0 GPA

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

About You

Are you a passionate problem solver who focuses on the details but never gets lost in the weeds? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? Do you have grit? If the answers are, “Yes!” we have an opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

We are looking for a highly motivated Design/Build Manager who is passionate about the construction process to join our Atlanta, GA team. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You’ll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one.

A Day in the Life

• Responsible for 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
• Ensure an accurate and complete project estimate
• 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 the selection of subcontractors
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings on site
• Prioritize numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines to 100% completion
• Communicate openly with leadership, team members and train coops/interns
• Demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility and make sound decisions
• Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
• Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes
• Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external client expectations
• Make sound decisions under tight deadlines, and continually re-evaluate the project priorities
• 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 other associates while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil, Mechanical, or Engineering related and/or Construction Management; with minimum of 3.0 GPA
• 2-7 years’ of hands-on construction experience as a project manager, assistant project manager, field engineer or related internships.
• Experience in Design/Build preferred
• Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

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
• 100% paid 10-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and 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.

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