Project Manager, Hospitality

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager who is passionate about the design-build construction process to join our Hospitality team based in downtown Chicago.

About the role

At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. Project Managers have complete responsibility for project performance, customer satisfaction, and taking projects from design to completion. Each Project Manager has full profit and performance responsibility for their projects and unlimited growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of projects from preconstruction through project closeout
• Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget
• Participate in proposal meetings with clients to review scope of work, discuss cost-reduction strategies, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors
• Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule
• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with designers, subcontractors, and vendors to address constructability, sequencing, and manpower issues
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with the client
• Track and manage project performance vs. budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports
• Ensure the construction process is enjoyable for clients, subcontractors, and vendors while maintaining quality and safety standards

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or related field
• 2-5 years of construction management or engineering design experience
• Previous experience leading ground-up commercial, hospitality, or restaurant projects is preferred
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

Skills

• Construction management
• Project management
• Design-build
• Budgeting
• Contract negotiation
• Value engineering
• Subcontractor management
• Preconstruction planning
• Site logistics
• Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Cost estimation
• Project scheduling
• Hospitality construction

Benefits

• 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
• Paid parental leave

Pay

Typical base compensation for the Project Manager role is between $84,000.00 and $135,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. The role is also eligible for discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site.