Construction Project Manager (New Grad 2027)

ARCO Design/Build•Louisville, KY

About The Position

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a new graduate to join its team as a Construction Design/Build Project Manager (DBM). The role provides exposure to the full lifecycle of construction projects while working alongside experienced professionals. The DBM takes ownership of project success from start to finish, coordinating estimating, scheduling, quality control, billing, design, cost tracking, safety, and proposal development. The role also involves working with clients and design teams to develop buildable concepts, contributing to proposals and value engineering, selecting subcontractors, leading site meetings, and making project decisions to keep work aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations. ARCO describes its culture as guided by fairness and integrity, understanding and solving customers’ problems, positivity, and creating opportunities for individual financial success based on merit. The company offers a compensation and benefits package and emphasizes employee growth, connection, and quality work. ARCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Recent or upcoming completion of an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, Construction Engineering, or another related engineering major.
Strong interest in construction, particularly design/build, tilt-up concrete, or industrial construction.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction experience is preferred but not required.
GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of project success from start to finish, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, billing, design coordination, cost tracking, safety, and proposal development.
Prepare detailed and reliable project estimates.
Work with clients and design teams to turn preliminary concepts into buildable solutions.
Participate in proposal meetings, refine scope, identify cost reductions, and offer value-driven engineering insights.
Lead subcontractor selection and buyout.
Facilitate bi-weekly site meetings to align teams, resolve challenges, and maintain project progress.
Make timely and effective decisions under pressure.
Coordinate project activities to keep scope, schedule, and budget aligned.
Monitor processes for quality and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Listen to client feedback and turn it into results that meet or exceed expectations.
Uphold company values and make client satisfaction a priority.

Benefits

Competitive pay and a performance-based bonus program.
Choice of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) or a funded profit-sharing plan.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options.
Tuition reimbursement for associates.
Scholarships of up to $28,000 per child.
A fully paid one-month sabbatical every five years, plus $5,000 to fund an adventure.
One week of paid volunteer leave annually.
100% match on charitable donations.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
100% paid maternity leave for 12 weeks.