Project Manager, Construction

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

ESOP for associates

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation time

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a motivated Project Manager to lead design-build projects, coordinate with owners and design teams, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will estimate, schedule, review safety, and drive value engineering while nurturing client relationships. A BS in a related field with 3–5 years of experience and proficiency in MS Office and MS Project are required. The company offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• 3–5 years' design/build construction experience with a general contractor preferred.
• Cold storage experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage both managerial and administrative aspects of a project, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports and cost reporting.
• Develop preliminary concept drawings with owners and the design team.
• Lead proposal meetings, review scope, and identify cost-saving/value engineering ideas.
• Oversee buyout, subcontractor selection, and conduct bi-weekly on-site meetings.
• Ensure decisions are sound under tight deadlines and maintain client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Client coordination

Education

BS in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or related field (min. GPA 3.0)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About You

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.

About You

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 are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager to join our team of experts in Cleveland, Ohio. 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

• 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
• Make sound decisions under tight deadlines
• 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 expectation
• 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

• BS in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or related field; with a minimum of 3.0 GPA
• 3-5 years' of design/build construction experience with a general contractor preferred
• Cold storage experience preferred
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

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.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• 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
• 100% charitable match
• 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 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