Project Manager

ARCO/Murray National Construction•Austin, TX

3d•$84,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Project Manager at ARCO is responsible for project performance, customer satisfaction, and taking construction projects from design through completion. The role carries full profit and performance responsibility for assigned projects and offers growth potential. The Project Manager leads and coordinates managerial and administrative work from preconstruction through closeout. They collaborate with clients and design teams on concept drawings and budgets, review project scope and value engineering, negotiate contracts and fees, oversee subcontractor selection and procurement, and coordinate project scopes, schedules, and site logistics with the Project Superintendent. The role also leads preconstruction planning and on-site owner, architect, and contractor meetings; monitors project performance against budget; and prepares pay applications, cost status updates, and progress billing reports.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.
2–10 years of construction management or engineering design experience.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience leading ground-up commercial, light industrial, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate managerial and administrative aspects of projects from early preconstruction through project closeout.
Work with clients and design teams to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budgets.
Participate in client proposal meetings to review scope, discuss cost-reduction opportunities, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts and fees.
Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout for trades and vendors.
Identify opportunities to procure materials or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule.
Work with the Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work and contracts, the project schedule, and the site logistics plan.
Lead preconstruction planning meetings with designers, subcontractors, and vendors to address constructability, sequencing, and manpower issues.
Lead weekly or bi-weekly on-site OAC meetings during construction to review progress and address challenges with the client.
Track and manage project performance against budget.
Prepare owner pay applications, cost status updates, and progress billing reports.

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.