Project Manager, Construction

Company: Arco Ltd
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

ABOUT YOU Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? Are you interested in joining an award-winning organization in a great location? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an opportunity that will excite you! Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.ARCO/Murray is currently looking for a highly motivated Project Manager who is passionate about the construction process to join our team in our Chicago area office. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You will be responsible for project performance and profit from day one! From entertainment to multi-family, tenant improvement and the #1 builder of distribution and warehouses, ARCO/Murray provides diversification, immediate responsibility, and unlimited opportunity. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUWe 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 leaveAt ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 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
  • Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
  • 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!!! 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
    • Professional fluency in Spanish is required 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 4,000 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #5 out of the top 100 design-build companies in the U.S. and #26 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2022. 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.#LI-CM2 #LI-Onsite

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