Project Manager, Entry Level

ARCO Companies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Yearly project Bonuses

Relocation assistance as needed

Job summary

ARCO is seeking motivated professionals in Nashville to join our PM track as Project Engineers or Assistant Project Managers. You will drive project performance from design through closeout, interface with clients, design teams, and vendors, and contribute to value engineering and budgeting.

The role offers growth within ARCO’s PM path, exposure to ground-up and large TI projects, and a collaborative culture focused on integrity and results.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 1-5 years of construction management or engineering design and management experience (APMs, PEs, and Engineers welcome to apply).
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, Procore and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the 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.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Budget tracking

Education

BS in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? Are you looking for an opportunity to accelerate your career trajectory and collaborate with the best and brightest in the industry? 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. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. This role is for Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and those in construction management looking for development and that next step in their career on the PM path. 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

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the 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

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• 1-5 years of construction management or engineering design and management experience (APMs, PEs, and Engineers welcome to apply)
• Previous experience leading ground-up or large TIs for commercial, light industrial, energy, hospitality, multifamily and community living, or entertainment construction projects is preferred
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, Procore 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.

• 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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Yearly project Bonuses
• Relocation assistance as needed

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.

As set forth in ARCO Companies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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.