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Project Manager, Construction

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies

Salary undisclosed

Charleston, SC, USContractOn-siteIntermediate

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About You:

Are you a Project Engineer or Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career? Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? 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.

 

We are looking for a highly motivated Design/Build Manager, who is passionate about the construction process to join our Charleton, SC team. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You’ll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one.

 

A Day in the Life:

  • Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project. Including, estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation
  • 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 bi-weekly job site meetings on site
  • Make sound decisions under tight deadlines
  • Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
  • Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes
  • Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external client expectation
  • Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates, while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

Necessary Qualifications:

  • BS in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or related field; with a minimum of 3.0 GPA
  • 2-5 years' of design/build construction experience with a general contractor preferred
  • Vertical commercial construction experience
  • 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
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

Benefits

  • 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
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

About this role

ARCO, a design-build specialist with over 30 years in the industry, is seeking a Project Manager for its Charleston office to oversee vertical commercial construction projects from estimation through completion. This is a contract position based in-office, suited for someone with 2–5 years of design-build experience and a degree in construction, engineering, or architecture who is ready to own project performance and profitability immediately.

Your day involves the full scope of project delivery: developing accurate estimates and schedules, coordinating with owners and design teams on preliminary drawings, managing the subcontractor buyout process, conducting bi-weekly site meetings, and handling cost reporting, quality control, and safety. You'll balance multiple moving parts under tight deadlines, make value engineering recommendations to reduce costs, and ensure the work meets or exceeds client expectations. The role demands proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project, along with sound judgment and the ability to organize complex activities across a single project.

ARCO backs its team with an uncommon benefits package: performance-based bonuses, an ESOP, tuition reimbursement, a paid sabbatical after five years, paid volunteer leave, full medical/dental/vision coverage, and 12-week paid maternity leave. The company is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and has completed over 7,500 projects nationwide, ranking among the top design-build and contracting firms in the country.

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