LocationAMN NorCal (080), ARCO/Murray National, Emeryville, CA, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 3 yrs
DepartmentProject Management
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 3, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have3
BS in Engineering or related field
0-3 years of construction management or engineering design experience
Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project
Nice to have1
Previous experience leading ground-up commercial, light industrial, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects
Skills
Word
Excel
Outlook
Microsoft Project
Benefits
Performance based bonus
Employee stock ownership plan
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarship for children
Paid sabbatical
Paid volunteer leave
Charitable match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
ABOUT YOU
About the company
Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? Are you looking for an opportunity to accelerate your career trajectory and collaborate with the best and brightest in the industry? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. This role is for Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and those in construction management looking for development and that next step in their career on the PM path. Project Managers at ARCO have complete responsibility for project performance, customer satisfaction, and taking projects from design to completion. Each Project Manager has full profit and performance responsibility for his or her projects and unlimited growth potential.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
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Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout
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Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget
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Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees
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Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors
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Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule
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Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan
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Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues
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Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client
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Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
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BS in Engineering or related field
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0-3 years of construction management or engineering design experience
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Previous experience leading ground-up commercial, light industrial, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects is preferred
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Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
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Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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Traditional and Roth 401k
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Tuition reimbursement for associates
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Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
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1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
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1-week paid volunteer leave each year
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100% charitable match
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
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Paid parental leave
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Typical base compensation for the Project Manager role is between $100,000.00 and $120,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.
At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.
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.