Construction Project Manager (New Grad 2027)

ARCO Design/Build•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

ARCO Design/Build is hiring a new graduate for a Construction Design/Build Project Manager (DBM) role. The position offers exposure to the full lifecycle of construction projects while working alongside experienced professionals. The DBM takes ownership of project success from start to finish, covering estimating, scheduling, quality control, billing, design coordination, cost tracking, safety, and proposal development. The role also involves collaboration with clients and design teams to develop buildable concepts, subcontractor selection and buyout, and facilitating bi-weekly site meetings. The successful candidate will help keep projects aligned with scope, schedule, and budget, make timely decisions, uphold quality and company values, and use client feedback to improve project outcomes. ARCO describes itself as a privately owned design-build construction firm with more than 30 years of experience and over 7,500 completed design-build projects nationwide. The company emphasizes employee growth, connection, integrity, customer problem-solving, and opportunities for individual financial success.

Requirements

Recent or upcoming completion of an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering; other related engineering majors will be considered.
Strong interest in the construction process, particularly design/build, tilt-up concrete, or industrial builds.
Proficiency using 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.
A 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 shape preliminary concepts into buildable solutions.
Participate in proposal meetings to refine scope, reduce costs, and provide value-driven engineering insights.
Lead subcontractor selection and buyout.
Facilitate bi-weekly site meetings to align teams, resolve challenges, and keep progress on track.
Make confident, timely decisions when needed.
Coordinate project activities to keep work aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.
Monitor processes to maintain quality standards and identify improvements.
Listen to client feedback and translate it into project outcomes.
Uphold company values and prioritize client satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive pay and a performance-based bonus program.
Choice of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) or a 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.
A 100% match on charitable donations.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
100% paid maternity leave for 12 weeks.