Project Manager, Racking & Material Handling
About the role
We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, and we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our newly formed racking, material handling, and warehouse solutions team based in Chicago. This specialty contracting business is poised to grow quickly by leveraging ARCO/Murray’s vast industrial-TI experience and pipeline of work.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of industrial racking, material handling, and/or automation system projects from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout.
- Leverage ARCO's existing network of industrial clients and end users, as well as your personal and professional network, to identify new racking or material handling system projects and help grow the business.
- Work closely with clients and the design team to understand facility requirements, layout racking needs, and develop preliminary concept drawings as well as project budgets.
- Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts and fees.
- Oversee selection and buyout process for all relevant trades, installers, and equipment vendors.
- Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan.
- Manage the project schedule to achieve timely completion of the contract, while also maintaining both internal commitments and actions, as well as holding the customer accountable for their commitments.
- Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports.
- Find a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY!!!
Requirements
- BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- 3-5 years of construction project management or engineering design experience specific to industrial racking and/or automation systems required.
- Previous experience working on Cold Storage, Manufacturing, Food Production, and/or Distribution facilities preferred.
- Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
Qualifications
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
Skills
Treat people fairly and do the right thing
Build and sustain a culture that supports diversity and inclusion
Dedicated to the well-being of our associates
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
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
N/A