Project Manager, Construction

ARCO National Holdings; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical program

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Health insurance

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings is seeking a Design/Build Manager in Charlotte, NC to oversee managerial and administrative aspects of construction projects from day one. You will work with owners and design teams on estimates, concepts, and value engineering while coordinating subcontractors and ensuring quality and timely completion.

Responsibilities include cost reporting, safety, site meetings, and maintaining alignment with company values.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field is required.
• 3–10 years of construction management experience on commercial projects.
• Ability to make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
• Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to achieve results.
• Commitment to quality and meeting/exceeding customer expectations.
• Integrity and alignment with company values while supporting associates.

Responsibilities

• Manage all 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.
• Collaborate with owners and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
• Participate in owner meetings to review scope, reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas.
• Oversee buyout process and subcontractor selection.
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings and manage site activities.
• Make sound decisions under tight deadlines and coordinate multiple activities.
• Commit to quality by evaluating project processes and implementing improvements.
• Maintain integrity and uphold company values while meeting customer expectations.

Skills

Construction management experience

Decision making under deadlines

Organizational planning

Process quality improvements

Integrity and customer focus

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Microsoft Project

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

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. 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


• 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 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

• BS in Engineering or related field


• 3-10 years of construction management experience as a Project Engineer, APM, or Project Manager on commercial projects.


• 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.

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