Project Manager, Construction

ARCO; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

100% employer-funded ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

1-month sabbatical after every five of

Job summary

ARCO is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Irvine to lead construction projects through estimating, contract negotiations, planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement and execution.

You will collaborate with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings, review scope with the owner, and provide value engineering ideas to reduce costs. This role emphasizes buyout oversight and on-site meetings.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of project management experience.
• Design-build experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee estimating, contract negotiations, proposal prep, planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement and execution of projects.
• Ensure accurate and complete project estimates.
• Work with owners and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
• Participate in owner meetings to review scope and advise on value engineering.
• Oversee buyout of subcontractors and conduct biweekly site meetings.
• Organize and manage multiple activities to achieve goals and ensure quality.

Skills

Project management

PM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Eng/Construction

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

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.

A Day in the Life:

• Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of construction projects, including estimating, contract negotiations, proposal preparation, planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and execution

• 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 biweekly job site meetings on site

• Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results

• Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes

• Make sound decisions under tight deadlines to meet/exceed internal and external client expectations

• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and associates

Necessary Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of project management experience

• Highly prefer design-build experience

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required

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

• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel

• 3 weeks of vacation

• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child

• Tuition reimbursement for associates

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