Entry Level Project Manager, Construction

About the role

ARCO is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join our team of experts in Bellevue, WA. We provide tools for success from day one, offering meaningful responsibilities and a supportive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer all aspects of a project, 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 owners 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 achieve desired results.
• Commit to quality by evaluating project‑related processes and implementing improvements based on customer input.
• Act with integrity, supporting company values and associates while consistently meeting or exceeding client 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; experience with warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, cold storage, and/or lab/pharma facilities is 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.
• 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.
• Three weeks of vacation.
• 100% paid 12‑week maternity leave.