Project Manager, Construction

ARCO Design/Build; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sabbatical

Health insurance coverage

Sabbatical

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Health coverage

Maternity leave

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in Jersey City, NJ. The ideal candidate will oversee project management duties, including estimating costs, managing schedules, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering and 1-5+ years of hands-on construction experience. The role offers a competitive compensation package, including bonuses and employee stock ownership plan. Join a growing company recognized as one of the best places to work.

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of hands-on construction experience as Project Manager or related role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Strong prioritization and decision-making under deadlines.
• Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for estimating project costs and managing project schedules.
• Oversee job site meetings and subcontractor selection.
• Ensure quality and compliance with project standards.
• Lead buyout and selection of subcontractors.
• Conduct bi-weekly job-site meetings and track progress.
• Prioritize tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Mentor interns/coops and communicate with leadership.
• Drive continuous process improvements and client satisfaction.

Skills

Construction management

Project scheduling

Cost reporting

Team communication

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

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 Project Manager who is passionate about the construction process to join our teams in White Plains, NY and Jersey City, NJ. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You’ll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one.

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 12-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.

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
• Prioritize numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines to 100% completion
• Communicate openly with leadership, team members and train coops/interns
• Demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility and make sound decisions
• 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

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in civil or mechanical engineering (or related engineering program)
• 1‑5+ years of hands‑on construction experience as a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Field Engineer or related internships
• Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines, and continually re‑evaluate the project priorities
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project‑related processes.
• 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

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 5,500 design‑build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design‑Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. 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 that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets