Project Manager, Special Projects

We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with 1-5 years of experience to join our Special Projects team under our Tenant Solutions vertical in Downers Grove, IL. Our TS team builds nationally and boasts an impressive portfolio of completed projects, including entertainment or hospitality-related tenant improvement and adaptive re-use projects. This role focuses on smaller, highly customizable special projects around the Chicagoland area with a team of Self-Perform Superintendents.

About the role

Your role will primarily act as a support role with our lead Special Projects Project Manager to start as you get acclimated to the ARCO ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with our lead Special Projects PM and support project management tasks as needed.
• Track COIs and meeting minutes.
• Reach out to bid lists and compile bids.
• Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget.
• Participate in proposal meetings with clients to review the scope of work and support writing contracts.
• Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule.
• Understand and process field work orders, submittal review and tracking, RFI writing and tracking, pay applications, change orders, and submittals.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the change order process and the ability to negotiate contracts and change orders.
• Make the construction process fun for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing quality or safety.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of experience working for a commercial sub-contractor or general contractor is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze, think critically, and problem-solve.
• Demonstrated competency in effective negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Flexibility to travel to client sites nationwide as needed.

Benefits

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Traditional and Roth 401k.
• Company-supported relocation.
• 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.