Construction Project Manager (New Grad 2027)

ARCO Design/Build•Indianapolis, IN

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 Project Manager takes ownership of project success from start to finish, coordinating estimating, scheduling, quality control, billing, design, cost tracking, safety, proposals, and subcontractors. The role involves working with clients and design teams to develop buildable concepts, participating in proposal meetings, leading site meetings, making decisions under pressure, and maintaining project scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction. ARCO describes its culture as guided by four core values: treating people fairly and doing the right thing; understanding customers’ businesses and solving their problems; being positive and having fun; and creating opportunities for individual financial success based on merit.

Requirements

Recent or upcoming completion of an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, Construction Engineering, or a related engineering major.
Strong interest in the construction process, 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

Lead 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.
Collaborate 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 work on track.
Make timely and effective decisions under pressure.
Coordinate project activities to keep work aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.
Monitor processes to maintain quality standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
Listen to client feedback and translate it into outcomes that exceed expectations.
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.
100% match on charitable donations.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
100% paid maternity leave for 12 weeks.