Entry Level Project Manager, Construction

About the role

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 Project Manager to join our team in Riverside, MO. 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.

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 of work, 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, making necessary changes, and using customer input to drive improvements
• Meet or exceed internal and external client expectations
• Act with integrity, supporting the company, its values, and other associates while maintaining a constant focus on customer requirements

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• 100% employer-funded ESOP for all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k options
• 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
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave