Construction Project Manager (New Grad 2027)

ARCO/Murray National Construction • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

ARCO/Murray is seeking a highly motivated, engineering-educated Project Manager who is passionate about construction and interested in managing projects from startup through completion. Project Managers are responsible for project performance and profit from day one and oversee the managerial and administrative aspects of their projects. The role involves working with owners and design teams, coordinating project delivery, and meeting customer expectations while maintaining quality and safety.

Requirements

• Graduation in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 from a Bachelor’s or Master’s engineering program or a related field of study.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0.

Nice To Haves

• Prior construction internship experience.
• Extracurricular involvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administrative and managerial aspects of projects, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.
• Ensure project estimates are accurate and complete.
• Work with owners and design teams to develop preliminary concept drawings.
• Participate in owner proposal meetings to review scope, discuss cost-reduction opportunities, and provide value-engineering ideas.
• Oversee the buyout process and subcontractor selection.
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings.
• Make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
• Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to achieve desired results.
• Evaluate project-related processes, make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet or exceed client expectations.
• Act with integrity and support the company, its values, and associates while focusing on customer requirements and expectations.

Benefits

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Traditional and Roth 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement for associates.
• Scholarships for associates’ children, up to $28,000 per child.
• One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
• One week of paid volunteer leave each year.
• 100% charitable match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level