Project Manager, Mission Critical Construction

Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
  • 2-5 years of construction management or estimating experience required.
  • Experience leading data center or advanced manufacturing projects is preferred.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
  • Design/build project experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all managerial and administrative aspects of projects from preconstruction to closeout.
  • Collaborate with clients and design teams on preliminary concept drawings and project budgets.
  • Participate in proposal meetings to discuss project scope, cost reductions, and negotiate contracts.
  • Oversee subcontractor selection and procurement processes for trades and vendors.
  • Identify and secure materials or equipment directly for budget or schedule efficiency.
  • Work with Project Superintendents to outline scopes of work, schedules, and logistics plans.
  • Conduct preconstruction planning meetings to address potential issues and strategies.
  • Facilitate regular OAC meetings on-site to monitor progress and tackle challenges directly with clients.
  • Manage project performance against budget, including tracking costs and preparing financial reports.
  • Ensure the construction process is enjoyable for clients and teams without compromising quality or safety.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus program offering industry-leading benefits.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for building personal investment in the company.
  • 401k options including Traditional and Roth plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement program supporting ongoing education.
  • Scholarships available for associates' children up to $28,000.
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after five years of employment, plus financial support for travel.
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave annually for community engagement.
  • 100% charitable match to encourage community contributions.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid parental leave to support family needs.
Full Job Description
ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Mission Critical team in Milwaukee, WI to focus on pricing and running data center construction projects nationwide. 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, construction management, or related field required.
  • 2-5 years of construction management and/or estimating experience required, previous design/build project experience strongly preferred.
  • Previous experience leading data center or advanced manufacturing projects strongly 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 compensation for the Project Manager role is between $84,000.00 and $160,000.00. 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.

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