Senior Construction Project Manager

ARCO National Holdings•Riverside, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

ARCO is seeking Senior Project Managers for its Kansas City office in Riverside to lead construction projects from inception to completion. The role is responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of projects, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reporting and billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation. The Senior Project Manager works with owners and design teams to develop preliminary concept drawings, presents project scope and value-engineering ideas, manages subcontractor buyout and selection, and conducts bi-weekly job-site meetings. The position also involves making decisions under tight deadlines, managing multiple activities, improving project processes based on customer input, and mentoring or overseeing Project Managers. Travel or site-based work may be required. ARCO describes itself as a privately owned design-build company with more than 30 years of experience and over 7,500 completed design-build projects. The company emphasizes client service, quality, integrity, and a supportive workplace culture.

Requirements

8–10+ years of project management experience.
Proficiency in project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance.
Willingness to travel or be site-based as required.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Design-build experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
100% employer-funded ESOP for associates.
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.
Three weeks of vacation.
100% paid 12-week maternity leave.