Project Manager, Construction

ARCO; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Milwaukee is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to oversee project performance and customer satisfaction, managing all aspects from design to completion. Candidates should have 2-5 years of construction management experience along with a degree in engineering. This role offers an industry-leading bonus program, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

1-month paid sabbatical every five years

1-week paid volunteer leave

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of construction management or engineering design experience required.
• Previous experience leading ground up commercial or multi-family projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial aspects of the project.
• Work closely with clients to develop project budgets.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process.
• Track project performance against budget.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

ABOUT YOU

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.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager who is passionate about the design/build construction process to join our team in our Milwaukee office location. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. Project Managers at ARCO have complete responsibility for project performance, customer satisfaction, and taking projects from design to completion. Each Project Manager has full profit and performance responsibility for his or her projects and unlimited growth potential.

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

• Paid parental 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.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout

• Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget

• Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees

• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors

• Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule

• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan

• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues

• Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client

• Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports

• Most importantly…find a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY!!!

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering or related field

• 2-5 years of construction management or engineering design experience

• Previous experience leading ground up commercial, light industrial, multi-family, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects is preferred

• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

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 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities nationwide. We ranked #4 out of the top 100 design-build companies in the U.S. and #17 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list of 2024.

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.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource 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

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets