Project Manager, Construction

About the role

We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, seeking a highly motivated Project Manager for our teams in White Plains, NY and Jersey City, NJ. The position will spend its first 6 months training in Charlotte, NC.

What we can offer you

We 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
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Company Values

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

A Day in the Life

Responsible for managerial and administrative 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 the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas
• Oversee the buyout process and the selection of subcontractors
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings on site
• Prioritize numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines to 100% completion
• Communicate openly with leadership, team members and train coops/interns
• Demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility and make sound decisions
• Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
• Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes
• Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external client expectations

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in civil, construction management, or mechanical engineering (or related engineering program)
• 1-3+ years of hands-on construction experience as a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer or related internships
• Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines, and continually re-evaluate the project priorities
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

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