Special Projects PM – Client-Focused Construction

ARCO Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical and travel allowance

Volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO Companies in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Project Manager with 1-5 years of experience to join our Special Projects team under the Tenant Solutions vertical. The role supports the lead PM, coordinating COIs, bids, and budgets for smaller, customizable tenant-improvement projects across Chicagoland.

You will work with clients and the design team, review contracts, and help manage change orders while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze, think critically, and problem-solve.
• Demonstrated competency in effective negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Flexibility to travel to client sites nationwide as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support lead Special Projects Project Manager with project management tasks.
• Track COIs and meeting minutes.
• Reach out to bid lists and compile bids.
• Develop preliminary concept drawings and project budgets with design team.
• Participate in client meetings to review scope and support writing contracts.
• Identify opportunities to procure materials and equipment to fit budget/schedule.
• Understand and process field work orders, submittal reviews, RFIs, pay applications, change orders, submittals.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Negotiation

Travel nationwide

Problem solving

Job description

ARCO Companies in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Project Manager with 1-5 years of experience to join our Special Projects team under the Tenant Solutions vertical. The role supports the lead PM, coordinating COIs, bids, and budgets for smaller, customizable tenant-improvement projects across Chicagoland.

You will work with clients and the design team, review contracts, and help manage change orders while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.