Project Manager, Racking & Material Handling

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our newly formed racking, material handling, and warehouse solutions team in Chicago. This specialty contracting business leverages ARCO/Murray’s vast industrial-TI experience and pipeline to expand our suite of turnkey design/build services.

About the role

Project Managers at ARCO 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 industrial racking, material handling, and/or automation system projects from preconstruction through project closeout
• Leverage ARCO's existing network of industrial clients and your personal 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 and project budgets
• Participate in proposal meetings to review scope of work, discuss cost-reduction strategies, 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 while maintaining internal and customer commitments
• Track and manage project performance vs. budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports
• Make the construction process enjoyable for clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing 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
• Previous experience working on Cold Storage, Manufacturing, Food Production, and/or Distribution facilities preferred
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

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