Project Manager, Multifamily Construction

ARCO/Murray; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement for associates

1-month paid sabbatical after five years

1-week paid volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a motivated Project Manager based in Chicago. The role involves overseeing projects from design to completion, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing project performance. Candidates should have a BS in Engineering and 2-5 years of experience in construction management. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in project management tools are essential. Competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a performance-based bonus program, available.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of construction management or engineering design experience.
• Previous experience leading commercial or multi-family construction projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead all managerial aspects of projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Work with clients to develop project budget and concept drawings.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and procurement.

Skills

Problem solving

Construction management

Client management

Microsoft Project

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

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 seeking a highly motivated Project Manager who is passionate about the design/build construction process to join our Multi‑Family team based in Chicago. 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

• 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 – $135,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to the base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

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

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!

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. Are you a person that 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 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. 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.