Project Manager, Mission Critical Construction

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program for children

Sabbatical leave

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead data center and critical facilities projects nationwide. You will own project budgets, schedules, and client communications from design through completion.

The role requires coordinating with design teams, managing subcontractors, and driving value engineering while ensuring safety and quality across projects. A strong background in construction management is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field.
• 3–10 years of construction management or engineering design experience.
• Previous experience leading data center or advanced manufacturing projects strongly preferred.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead all managerial and administrative aspects of project from preconstruction through closeout.
• Work with clients and design team to develop budget and preliminary concepts.
• Negotiate scope, contracts and fees during proposals with clients.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout for trades and vendors.
• Identify opportunities to procure materials/directly when advantageous to budget.
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent on subcontractor scopes, schedule and site logistics.
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with designers, subs and vendors.
• Lead weekly OAC meetings on-site during construction.
• Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare pay applications and progress reports.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Client coordination

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

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.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Mission Critical team in Chicago 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.

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.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• 3-10 years of construction management or engineering design experience.
• Previous experience leading data center or advanced manufacturing projects strongly preferred.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.