Project Manager, Energy & Infrastructure

ARCO/Murray National Construction; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Company relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month sabbatical after five years +$

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technically complex power, battery energy storage, and utility infrastructure projects from design through completion in Downers Grove, IL or Chicago, IL. This role offers full profit and performance responsibility and strong growth potential.

Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of projects, coordinating with owners, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors, and ensuring safety, cost, and schedule

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field is required.
• 2-5 years of construction management and/or engineering design experience.
• Experience delivering power generation, battery energy storage, substations, transmission and distribution, or other utility infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience with design-build or EPC project delivery preferred.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for the full life cycle of power, BESS, utility, and related infrastructure projects, from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reporting, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.
• Collaborate with owners, engineers, designers, utilities, equipment vendors, and trade partners to define scope and develop executable plans.
• Develop and maintain budgets, schedules, procurement plans, cost forecasts, and project controls; identify variances and take corrective action.
• Participate in proposal and estimate reviews with owners, including scope alignment and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Lead the buyout process and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate long-lead equipment, permitting, design deliverables, and field activities to protect milestones.
• Establish objectives, procedures, and performance standards; lead multidisciplinary teams through lifecycle stages.
• Conduct regular project and jobsite meetings; communicate with owners, leadership, design partners, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Manage changes, risks, claims, and commercial issues with a proactive approach.
• Maintain focus on safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.
• Support commissioning, startup, energization, and turnover activities for electrical and utility systems.
• Organize and manage multiple activities under deadlines and drive each project to 100% completion.
• Mentor interns, co-ops, and less-experienced associates.
• Travel to project sites and spend time in the field as needed.

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About You:

Are you a passionate problem solver? Are you looking to lead technically complex power, battery energy storage, and utility infrastructure projects from design through completion?

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 currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Energy & Infrastructure team in Downers Grove, IL or Chicago, IL.

Our Energy & Infrastructure team delivers power generation, battery energy storage systems, substations, transmission and distribution infrastructure, and other high-demand utility projects. 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.

A Day in the Life:

• Provide project management for the full life cycle of power, BESS, utility, and related infrastructure projects, from preconstruction through closeout.

• Take ownership of the managerial and administrative aspects of each project, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reporting, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.

• Work closely with owners, engineers, designers, utilities, equipment vendors, and trade partners to define project scope, establish goals, and develop executable plans.

• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, procurement plans, cost forecasts, and project controls; identify variances and take corrective action when needed.

• Participate in proposal and estimate reviews with owners, including scope alignment, value engineering, constructability, and cost-reduction opportunities.

• Lead the buyout process and support the selection, contracting, and management of subcontractors and suppliers.

• Coordinate long-lead equipment, utility interfaces, permitting requirements, design deliverables, and field activities to protect project milestones.

• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards while leading multidisciplinary teams through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

• Conduct regular project and jobsite meetings; communicate clearly with owners, leadership, design partners, subcontractors, and internal project teams.

• Manage project changes, risks, claims, and commercial issues with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

• Maintain a consistent focus on safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction throughout project execution.

• Support commissioning, startup, energization, and owner turnover activities for electrical and utility infrastructure systems.

• Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities simultaneously under tight deadlines and drive each project to 100% completion.

• Communicate openly with leadership and team members, and help develop interns, co-ops, and less-experienced associates.

• Travel to project sites and spend regular time in the field as needed to support project execution.

Necessary Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or related field

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

• Experience delivering power generation, battery energy storage, substations, transmission and distribution, or other utility infrastructure projects preferred.

• Experience with design-build or EPC project delivery preferred

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

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
• Company supported relocation
• 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

Typical base compensation for the Project Manager role is between $84,000.00 and $160,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

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.

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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets