Project Manager, Tenant Improvement [Industrial]

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

ESOP

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray in the Chicagoland area seeks a Project Manager to own TI/industrial projects from design to completion. You will manage client relationships, budgets, and subcontractors, ensuring on-time delivery and value engineering opportunities.

With a strong focus on preconstruction through closeout, you will drive planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation while leading meetings and coordinating with design teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2-10 years of construction management or engineering design experience.
• Experience around tenant improvement projects in the commercial space is highly preferred.
• Proficiency using project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the 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, discuss cost-saving ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors.
• Identify 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, schedule, and site logistics plan.
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with designers, subcontractors, and vendors to solve constructability and manpower issues.
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress, manage performance vs budget, and prepare owner pay applications.

Education

BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Procore

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

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. 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. We are looking for a Project Manager based out of our Chicagoland office who will have cradle to end ownership surrounding TI Industrial projects (warehouses, distribution centers, cold storage, etc.)

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the 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 clientTrack and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 2-10 years of construction management or engineering design experience
• Previous experience around tenant improvement projects in the commercial space is highly preferred
• Proficiency using Microsoft Project/Suite and construction software such as Bluebeam or Procore

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.