Project Manager, Mission Critical Construction

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 currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Mission Critical team in Chicago to focus on pricing and running data center construction projects nationwide. 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.

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, construction management, or related field required

• 2-5 years of construction management and/or estimating experience required, previous design/build project experience strongly preferred

• Previous experience leading data center or advanced manufacturing projects strongly preferred

• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

What We Can Offer You: