Project Manager, Industrial Construction

ARCO Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k

Company relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after every five years + $5

Volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction in Chicago, IL, part of ARCO Companies, seeks a seasoned Project Manager for its Industrial team. You will manage design/build light- to mid-industrial projects from preconstruction to closeout, leading clients, designers, and subcontractors through budgets, scopes and schedules.

The role emphasizes growth, team leadership, and delivering high-quality outcomes with safety and integrity at the core.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field required.
• 2–5 years' construction management or engineering design experience required.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Work with clients and design team to develop preliminary concepts and budgets.
• Participate in client meetings to review scope, costs, VE ideas, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout processes for trades and vendors.
• Identify opportunities to procure materials or equipment to fit budget/schedule.
• Collaborate with Project Superintendent on subcontractor scopes, schedules, and site logistics.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

MS Project

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Chicago, IL, US

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 currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join our Industrial team in Chicago, IL. Our Industrial team builds nationally and boasts an impressive portfolio of completed projects. From day one, you will be given full project management responsibilities on a variety of design/build light- and mid-industrial projects.

The ideal candidate is someone looking to build, sell and interested in growing a team.

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

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
• 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
• 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.

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.