Senior Project Manager, Construction
ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
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Description
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 Senior Project Managers 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:
- At least 8-10+ 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
- On-site gym
- 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
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- parental leave
- tuition reimbursement
About this role
ARCO, a design-build specialist with over 30 years in the industry, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee construction projects in St. Louis from start to finish. You'll manage the full lifecycle—estimating, contract negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, and procurement—while working closely with owners and design teams to develop concepts and deliver value. The role requires hands-on leadership: conducting site meetings, overseeing subcontractor selection, making decisions under pressure, and ensuring quality throughout execution.
This is a contract position suited for someone with 8–10+ years of project management experience, ideally with design-build background. You'll need a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and proficiency in tools like Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project. The day-to-day involves balancing multiple activities, participating in proposal meetings to identify cost savings, and maintaining integrity and sound judgment across competing priorities.
ARCO offers substantial benefits reflecting its commitment to employee retention: an industry-leading performance bonus, 100% employer-funded ESOP, three weeks of vacation plus a one-month paid sabbatical every five years, paid volunteer leave, full health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and generous family support including up to $28,000 in education scholarships per child. The company ranks among the nation's top design-build and contracting firms.
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