Project Manager, Construction

ARCO Companies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ESOP

401(k) plan (Traditional)

Paid sabbatical after 5 years

Vacation time

Volunteer leave with charitable match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Maternity leave (12 weeks paid)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Job summary

ARCO Companies in Irvine, CA is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction projects from inception to completion. You will manage planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and execution, while collaborating with owners and the design team to refine concepts and drive value engineering.

Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years of PM experience, design-build exposure, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project. ARCO offers strong benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in design-build projects is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from inception to completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and execution.
• Collaborate with owners and design teams to develop preliminary concepts and value engineering ideas.
• Oversee buyout, subcontractor selection, and biweekly on-site meetings.
• Ensure accurate project estimates and maintain quality across processes.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

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 Project Manager to lead construction projects from inception to completion. 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 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.

• 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.