About the Role
As a Construction Design/Build Project Manager (DBM), you will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project while working alongside experienced professionals. This role offers an opportunity to lead every facet of the project from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Lead every facet of the project from start to finish, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, billing, design coordination, cost tracking, safety, and proposal development.
- Prepare detailed, reliable project estimates.
- Work closely with clients and design teams to shape preliminary concepts into high-impact, buildable solutions.
- Participate in proposal meetings, helping to refine scope, reduce costs, and offer value-driven engineering insights.
- Lead subcontractor selection and buyout, ensuring top-tier talent and cost-effective partnerships.
- Facilitate bi-weekly site meetings to align teams, resolve challenges, and keep progress on track.
- Make confident decisions under pressure.
- Coordinate multiple moving parts to keep projects aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.
- Monitor processes to maintain the highest standards and look for ways to improve.
- Actively listen to client input and transform it into outcomes that exceed expectations.
- Uphold company values, ensuring client satisfaction remains the core of every project.
Requirements
- Recent or upcoming completion of an accredited Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering undergraduate or graduate program (other related engineering majors will be considered).
- A strong interest in the construction process, specifically design/build, tilt-up concrete, industrial builds, etc.
- Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
Skills
- Estimating
- Scheduling
- Quality control
- Billing
- Design coordination
- Cost tracking
- Safety management
- Proposal development
- Client relations
- Subcontractor management
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Project management
- Microsoft Project
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Graduate Degree
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive Pay + Industry-Leading Bonuses
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) or profit-sharing plan
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Up to $28,000 in scholarships per child
- Fully paid 1-month sabbatical every 5 years with $5,000 funding
- 1 week of paid volunteer leave annually
- 100% match on charitable donations
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 100% paid maternity leave for 12 weeks
About the Company
- ARCO Design/Build is one of the nation's top design/build construction firms.
- We specialize in delivering high-quality industrial and commercial projects through a fully integrated approach.
- We are one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the country.
- Ranked #3 on ENR’s Top 100 Design-Build Firms.
Equal Opportunity
- ARCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members, interns, and co-ops.
- EOE, including disability/vets
