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ARCO Sustainable Construction Project Manager in Chicago, Illinois
ABOUT YOU
Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.
ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager who is passionate about the design/build construction process to join our Agriculture Controlled Environments (ACE) team based in Chicago, IL working on Cannabis Greenhouse, Processing and Distribution builds. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. 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 his or her projects and unlimited growth potential.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
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
At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout
Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget
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 & 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 all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues
Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client
Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports
Most importantly…find a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY!!!
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Engineering or related field
2-5 years of construction management or engineering design experience
Previous experience leading ground up commercial, light industrial, multi-family, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects is preferred
Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project
MAKE YOUR MOVE
We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.
ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.
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