Project Manager - Construction

ARCO Design/Build; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Sabbatical

Scholarship program

Insurance

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is hiring a Project Manager to lead design/build projects. You will manage estimates, scheduling, quality, and progress reporting while coordinating with owners and design professionals to drive successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes decision making under tight deadlines, strong organization, and clear communication. A BS in Engineering or related field and 3–10 years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field; minimum 3.2 GPA.
• 3–10 years of design/build project management experience.
• Ability to make sound decisions under deadlines.
• Strong organization and multitasking across activities.
• Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
• Integrity aligned with company values and teamwork.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage both administrative and managerial aspects of a project.
• Coordinate design processes with design professionals and owners.
• Prepare accurate project estimates and develop concepts with the team.
• Lead proposal meetings to review scope and costs.
• Oversee buyout and subcontractor selection.
• Conduct bi-weekly site meetings and coordinate safety and schedule.
• Maintain cost awareness and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

MS Project

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About You

ARCO is a premier, full service design/build general contractor with more than 20 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery throughout the United States. At ARCO, our goal is to foster an environment of boundless organic growth where advancement opportunities for our associates are limitless. If you are interested in our best –in-class merit based financial reward structure and are ready to take your career to the next level, consider joining our team of highly successful project managers.

A Day In The Life

• Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project. This includes being proficient in estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.
• Work with the owner early in the process in order to facilitate the design process with the chosen design professionals.
• Ensure that an accurate and complete estimate for the project is prepared. Project Managers 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 to selection of subcontractors.
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings on site.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control and schedule.
• Conduct progress meetings with Owners and the construction team.
• Remain cost conscious and aware of every aspect of the project at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively with everyone involved in the project.

Necessary Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field; with minimum of 3.2 GPA.
• 3-10 years of design/build experience.
• Ability to effectively make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
• Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes. Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
• Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.

We Offer a Competitive Benefit Package That Includes

• Generous bonus program based on performance
• ARCO Funded Profit Sharing Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Associates
• 401k
• 1 Month Paid Sabbatical after every 5 years of employment
• Scholarship reimbursement for associates’ children
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets