Project Manager, Industrial Construction

ARCO/Murray; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus program

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401k

Company-supported relocation

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

5 years of service travel allowance

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Manager to lead design/build industrial projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will coordinate client needs, design team, and subcontractors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role offers a competitive bonus program, ESOP, 401k, relocation support, tuition reimbursement, and generous time-off. Join a team that values integrity, safety, and growth.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field required.
• 2–5 years of construction management or engineering design experience.
• Experience leading ground-up commercial or light industrial projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the project from preconstruction through closeout.
• Work with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budgets.
• Oversee subcontractor selection, bids, and contracts, and ensure safety and quality on site.
• Prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports.
• Maintain project schedule and control costs to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join our Industrial team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate is a passionate problem solver who acts with integrity and holds themselves and others to the highest standard. This role involves full project management responsibilities on a variety of design/build light- and mid-industrial projects from day one.

The position offers opportunities to build, sell, and grow a team within a nationally active industrial portfolio.

What We Can Offer You

• 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

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. 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 and 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 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025. 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. 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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