Project Manager, Construction

ARCO Design/Build; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical after 5 years

Volunteer leave

Matching gifts

Health, dental, vision

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in Fort Myers is seeking a Project Manager to drive project performance and profitability from day one. You will handle budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, and client communications, partnering with owners and design teams to optimize value.

The role requires 2–5 years in construction management or engineering design and a BS in Engineering or related field. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and MS Project is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
• 2-5 years’ of construction management or engineering design experience.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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 with owners and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
• Participate in proposal meetings to review scope and add value engineering ideas.
• Oversee buyout process and subcontractor selection.
• Conduct bi-weekly job-site meetings.
• Make sound decisions under deadlines.
• Organize and manage multiple activities to achieve results.
• Commit to quality by evaluating processes.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Engineering design

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

GPA 3.2

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

About You:

Are you a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career? Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager, who is passionate about the construction process to join our Fort Myers office. 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
• 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
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to: standing or walking for long periods of time, occasionally on uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and/or lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds

Necessary Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or related field; with a minimum of 3.2 GPA
• 2-5 years’ of construction management or engineering design experience
• 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 committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be 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.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets