Project Manager, Hospitality

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager who is passionate about the design/build construction process to join our Hospitality team based in downtown Chicago. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. 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: • Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout • Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget • 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 • Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors • Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule • Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan • Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues • Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client • Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports • Most importantly...find a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY!!! Necessary Qualifications: • BS in Engineering or related field • 2-5 years of construction management or engineering design experience • Previous experience leading ground up commercial / hospitality / restaurant projects is preferred • 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. • 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 Typical base compenstation for the Project Manager role is between $84,000.00 - $135,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to the base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company.