Project Manager, Mission Critical Construction

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead data center construction projects nationwide. You will own project performance, customer satisfaction, and take projects from design to completion.

The role offers a strong bonus program, ESOP, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and a path for growth. Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, and client collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 2–5 years of construction management and/or estimating experience; design/build experience preferred.
• Previous experience leading data center or advanced manufacturing projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the project from preconstruction through closeout.
• Work closely with clients and design team to develop preliminary concepts and budgets.
• Participate in proposal meetings to review scope, reduce costs, provide VE ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout for all trades and vendors.
• Identify opportunities to procure material or equipment directly when advantageous to budget or schedule.
• Collaborate with Project Superintendent to develop/review subcontractor scopes, schedules, and site logistics.
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with designers, subcontractors, and vendors to solve constructability issues.
• Lead on-site weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings to review progress and address challenges.
• Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports.
• Find ways to make the construction process enjoyable for clients and teams without compromising quality or safety.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Introduction

At ARCO/Murray, we take our “better team, better planning, and better execution” culture seriously. But we’re not an award-winning firm just because we’re a great place to work. We’re relentless experts at what we do.

Overview

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. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. 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.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Mission Critical team in Chicago, IL to focus on pricing and running data center construction projects nationwide. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. 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.

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
• 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.

This represents typical base compensation for the role. 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.

Pay Range: $84,000 - $160,000 USD

Responsibilities

• 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!!!

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, construction management, or related field required.
• 2-5 years of construction management and/or estimating experience required, previous design/build project experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience leading data center or advanced manufacturing projects strongly preferred.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.