Project Manager, Construction

ARCO Design/Build; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical for travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical/dental/vision

Vacation

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction projects from inception to completion in the United States. You will manage estimating, proposals, contracts, scheduling, budgeting, design review, and execution, partnering with owners and the design team for value-added solutions.

The role requires 3–5 years of GC experience (design/build preferred), proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction experience running projects with a general contractor; design/build preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project estimating, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, design review, and execution.
• Coordinate with owners and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
• Participate in proposal meetings with owner to review scope and provide value engineering ideas.
• Oversee the buyout process and selection of subcontractors.
• Conduct biweekly jobsite meetings.
• Partner with Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control, and schedule.
• Make sound decisions under tight deadlines.

Skills

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

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.

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 aspects of a project including estimating, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, design review, and execution
• Work closely with owners and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings
• Participate in proposal meeting with owner to review the scope of work and provide value engineering ideas
• Oversee the buyout process and selection of subcontractors
• Conduct biweekly jobsite meetings
• Partner with Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control, and schedule
• Make sound decisions under tight deadlines

Necessary Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of construction experience running projects with a general contractor; design/build preferred
• 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
• 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
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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