Project Manager, Industrial Construction

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Project Manager, Industrial Construction-ARCO/Murray-Chicago, IL, US

Project Manager, Industrial Construction

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

Industry: Construction

Level: Full Time

Job Family: Project Management

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Compensation: $84,000 - $135,000 USD

WHY ARCO

Company Summary

Our goal to be the very best design-build contractor in the industry. With 14+ offices to serve clients from coast-to-coast, across an array of industries, 700+ ARCO/Murray associates work together to deliver best-in-class design-build services and have fun doing it! It’s only because of our commitment to hiring the best and the brightest that we’ve continued to see exceptional growth and consistently list on multiple Top Companies lists

Position Summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join our Industrial team in Chicago, IL. Our Industrial team builds nationally and boasts an impressive portfolio of completed projects. From day one, you will be given full project management responsibilities on a variety of design/build light- and mid-industrial projects.

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 both local and international communities.

• 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

Leadership

• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues.
• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout.
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client.

Performance

• Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget.
• 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!!!

Review

• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan.
• 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.

Process

• 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.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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.

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.

For more information:

language www.arcomurray.com

Legal Disclaimer: ARCO/Murray is an EOE, including disability/vets.