Senior Project Manager, Construction

ARCO Companies; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years with $5,0

Volunteer leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation time

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO Companies in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead design-build projects, manage estimates, schedules, and coordination with owners and the design team. You will guide cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation while ensuring project objectives and client satisfaction.

The role includes mentoring project managers, overseeing subcontractor buyouts, and driving value engineering to meet high standards of quality and integrity across the organization.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• 8-10 years' of proven design/build experience with a general contractor required.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Procore.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation
• Ensure an accurate and complete project estimate
• Work closely with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings
• Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs and provide value engineering ideas
• Oversee the buyout process and the selection of subcontractors
• Conduct biweekly jobsite meetings
• Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes
• Use customer input to make improvements and meet/exceed internal and external client expectations
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding expectations
• Mentoring or oversight of Project Managers

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Procore proficiency

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Procore

Job description

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join our team of experts in Kansas City, Missouri. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

A Day in the Life:

• Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation
• Ensure an accurate and complete project estimate
• Work closely with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings
• Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs and provide value engineering ideas
• Oversee the buyout process and the selection of subcontractors
• Conduct biweekly jobsite meetings
• Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes
• Use customer input to make improvements and meet/exceed internal and external client expectations
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding expectations
• Mentoring or oversight of Project Managers

Necessary Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• 8-10 years' of proven design/build experience with a general contractor required
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Procore

What We Can Offer You:

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• 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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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 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

As set forth in ARCO Companies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.