Project Manager, HVAC

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Project Manager, HVAC-ARCO Murray National Construction-Downers Grove, IL, US

Project Manager, HVAC

At ARCO/Murray, we take our “better team, better planning, and better execution” culture seriously. But we’re not an award-winning firm just because we’re a great place to work. We’re relentless experts at what we do.

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Company: ARCO Murray National Construction

Industry: Construction

Level: Full Time

Job Family: Project Management

Location: Downers Grove, IL, US

Compensation: $80,000 - $135,000 USD

WHY ARCO

Company Summary

Our goal is to be the very best design-build contractor in the industry. With more than 14 offices, we serve clients from coast-to-coast, across an array of industries. More than 100 ARCO/Murray associates work together to deliver best-in-class design-build services and have fun doing it! Our commitment to hiring the best and the brightest has led to exceptional growth and a work culture that consistently puts us on multiple Top Companies and Best Places to Work lists.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking highly motivated Project Manager with 3-5 years of estimating/project management experience with a focus in HVAC to join our team in Downers Grove, IL. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to making the construction process enjoyable and beneficial for our associates and for our customers...then look no further! Apply today!

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
• Tuition reimbursement for associates

Benefits

• 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

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Project Management

• Manage RFI’s, change-orders, and submittals throughout lifecycle of assigned project(s).
• Manage internal project accounting requirements and track cost status of ongoing project(s).
• Plan, coordinate, oversee, and maintain effective field operations and teams.
• Manage and address project close-out and/or warranty issues as they arise.

Leadership

• Responsible for all managerial and administrative aspects of a wide range of turn-key mechanical and/or process piping projects including; estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.

Project Requirements

• Gather project requirements directly from clients and facilitate preparation of working drawings.
• Work both independently and alongside management to prepare/submit project proposals.
• Attend client meetings to present project proposals and address client questions relating to cost, design, and scope of work.
• Ensure an accurate and complete project estimates that align with the scope(s) of contracted work.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 2-7+ years of experience in HVAC project management; previous experience leading design/build projects strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in effective negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Flexibility to travel to client sites nationwide as needed required.

About Us

We are one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with enthusiasm, passion, and respect for hard work. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s HR team. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates for a specific position.