Project Developer, Energy & Infrastructure

ARCO/Murray National Construction•Downers Grove, IL

5d•$84,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Energy & Infrastructure team is seeking a highly motivated Project Developer to join the team. The Project Developer will guide projects from early site evaluation through preconstruction by managing due diligence, entitlements, permitting, design coordination, budgets, schedules, and client communications. This role will serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact, helping clients evaluate sites, develop cost-effective solutions, mitigate risk, and advance projects toward construction while partnering with internal design and construction teams.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (any discipline), Architecture, or Real Estate
2-5 years of preconstruction or project management experience; some level of design, procurement, or project management experience specific to mechanical equipment or building systems preferred
Experience should demonstrate successful project delivery including schedule and budget management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Project and Excel

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required), ARCO/Murray will support the pursuit of licensure for EIT

Responsibilities

Manage due diligence for prospective sites, including surveys and architectural, MEP, structural, and environmental studies
Coordinate real estate entitlements, permits, regulatory documentation, attorneys, landowners, brokers, and development partners
Serve as the primary client contact during preconstruction and advise clients on site layout, building design, development strategy, schedule, and cost
Develop and maintain preliminary budgets, cash-flow analyses, engineering and construction cost estimates, and preconstruction schedules
Lead design coordination through concept development and permit and construction document phases
Research design alternatives and value-engineering solutions, providing clients with associated cost and schedule impacts
Communicate project decisions, risks, action items, budgets, schedules, and recommendations to clients and internal teams
Travel to prospective sites, conduct visual inspections, meet with local authorities, and develop preliminary project plans
Build strong relationships with internal design and construction teams to support ARCO’s collaborative approach
Support business development through client relationship management, proposals, marketing initiatives, and public presentations

Benefits

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