Project Manager, Construction
Arco Educação · Irvine, CA, US ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 5+ years
The Project Manager will lead construction projects from inception to completion, handling estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor selection. The role requires proficiency in construction management software and experience in design-build projects.
About You:
Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.
We are looking for a Project Manager to lead construction projects from inception to completion. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.
A Day in the Life:
- Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of construction projects, including estimating, contract negotiations, proposal preparation, planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and execution
- Ensure an accurate and complete project estimate
- Work closely with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings
- Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas
- Oversee the buyout process and the selection of subcontractors
- Conduct biweekly job site meetings on site
- Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
- Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes
- Make sound decisions under tight deadlines to meet/exceed internal and external client expectations
- Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and associates
Necessary Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of project management experience
- Highly prefer design-build experience
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required
What We Can Offer You:
At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.
- Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
- 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
- 3 weeks of vacation
- 1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
- Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
- Tuition reimbursement for associates
MAKE YOUR MOVE
We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.
ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
EOE, including disability/vets