Entry Level Project Manager, Construction

About the role

ARCO is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join its team of experts in Cincinnati, OH. The company provides tools and meaningful responsibilities from day one, fostering a culture of superior solutions, award‑winning workplace environment, and individual success.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer project aspects including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress 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 proposal meetings with the owner to review scope, discuss cost‑reduction strategies, and provide value‑engineering ideas.
• Oversee the buyout process and selection of subcontractors.
• Conduct bi‑weekly job site meetings.
• Make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
• Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Commit to quality by evaluating project‑related processes, implementing necessary changes, and using customer input to improve outcomes.
• Act with integrity, supporting company values while focusing on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (required).
• 0–3 years of project management experience with a general contractor (preferred but not required).
• Experience running ground‑up projects; warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, cold storage, and/or lab/pharma facilities highly preferred.
• Estimation experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading performance‑based bonus program.
• 100% employer‑funded ESOP for all associates.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for associates.
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
• One‑month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
• One‑week paid volunteer leave each year.
• 100% charitable match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Three weeks of vacation.
• 100% paid 12‑week maternity leave.