Traveling Field Project Manager

ARCO Companies; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-funded ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5y

1-week paid volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center projects from inception to completion. You will collaborate with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, and schedule while managing contracts and cost forecasting.

Ideal candidates bring 3–8 years of PM experience in data center construction, strong knowledge of MEP systems, and proficiency with construction management software. Travel to sites is required.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of project management experience, including 3+ years in data center or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and integration in critical environments.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list.
• Partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Manage GMP/lump sum contracts, change management, and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive coordination across structural, architectural, MEP, and vendor scopes with a strong focus on critical path activities.
• Ensure project compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and oversee project financials.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure successful delivery to the owner.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Data center construction

Budgets & schedules

Travel readiness

Construction management software

Scheduling tools

Education

Engineering or Construction mgmt degree

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling tools

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 Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center projects from inception to completion. 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:

• Lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list
• Partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk
• Manage GMP/lump sum contracts, change management, and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive coordination across structural, architectural, MEP, and vendor scopes with a strong focus on critical path activities
• Ensure project compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations
• Develop and oversee project financials
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget
• Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure successful delivery to the owner
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes

Necessary Qualifications:

• Around 3-8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in data center construction or mission critical projects
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and their integration in mission-critical environments
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Proficiency in construction management software and scheduling tools
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred, but not required

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 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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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.

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