Project Manager, Industrial Construction

ARCO/Murray Power Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Company supported relocation

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5y

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Insurance – medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction seeks a Project Manager to lead design/build industrial projects in Chicago, IL. You will manage preconstruction through closeout, develop budgets with the design team, and negotiate contracts with clients and vendors.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering or related field and 2–5 years of construction mgmt/engineering design experience, with proficiency in MS Project and the usual MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years’ construction management or engineering design experience.
• Experience on ground-up commercial, light industrial, multi-family, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of project from preconstruction to closeout.
• Develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget with clients/design team.
• Review scope, discuss cost-reduction ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for trades/vendors.
• Identify opportunities to procure materials/equipment to support budget/schedule.
• Develop and review subcontractor scopes, schedules, and site logistics with the Project Superintendent.
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with designers, subs, and vendors.
• Lead on-site OAC meetings during construction to discuss progress and challenges.
• Track project performance vs. budget; prepare pay applications and progress billing reports.
• Find ways to make construction enjoyable for clients and teams without compromising quality or safety.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

2-5 years construction mgmt/engineering design experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources 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. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets