Project Manager, Government Services

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? 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.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager to join our team of experts in Kansas City, Missouri. 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 related to government services, 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 government representatives 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 on site
• 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

• BS in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• 3–5 years of design/build construction experience with a general contractor (preferred)
• Cold storage 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

ARCO is one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, with over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide and ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list.