Construction Project Manager (New Grad 2027)

ARCO Companies•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

ARCO Design/Build is hiring a recent or upcoming graduate for a Construction Design/Build Project Manager role. The position provides exposure to the full lifecycle of construction projects while working alongside experienced professionals. The Project Manager takes ownership of project success from start to finish, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, billing, design coordination, cost tracking, safety, and proposal development. The role also involves shaping project concepts with clients and design teams, selecting subcontractors, coordinating site meetings, making timely decisions, and maintaining communication and quality throughout project delivery. The job description identifies this as a new-graduate opportunity for 2027. ARCO describes a culture guided by fairness and integrity, customer problem-solving, positivity, and creating opportunities for individual financial success based on merit. The employee package includes competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, a choice between an Employee Stock Ownership Plan or profit-sharing plan, Traditional and Roth 401(k) options, tuition reimbursement, scholarships for children, a paid sabbatical, paid volunteer leave, charitable donation matching, and medical, dental, and vision coverage. The company also offers 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave.

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 construction, especially 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

Own 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 timely, effective decisions under pressure.
Coordinate project activities to keep work aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.
Monitor processes to maintain high standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Listen to client feedback and turn it into results that meet or exceed expectations.
Uphold company values and prioritize client satisfaction throughout project delivery.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Performance-based bonuses.
Choice between an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a profit-sharing plan.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options.
Tuition reimbursement for associates.
Scholarships of up to $28,000 per child.
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.
12 weeks of 100% paid maternity leave.