Construction Project Manager (New Grad 2027)

<p class="p1"><strong>At ARCO/Murray, we take our &ldquo;better team, better planning, and better execution&rdquo; culture seriously. But we&rsquo;re not an award-winning firm just because we&rsquo;re a great place to work. We&rsquo;re relentless experts at what we do.</strong></p>

Charlotte, NC, US

ARCO Design/Build

.. https://www.arcomurray.com/

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Full Time

N/A

Overview: <p>Are you a passionate problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Do you take pride in doing the right thing and delivering quality work with integrity? Are you excited to learn how construction projects come to life &mdash; from the first idea to the final walkthrough?</p> <p>If you answered &ldquo;Yes!&rdquo; &mdash;&nbsp;<strong>this opportunity was built for you.</strong></p> <p>At ARCO Design/Build, we&rsquo;re not just building structures &mdash; we&rsquo;re building the next generation of industry leaders. Join us and discover what it means to be part of one of the nation&rsquo;s top design/build construction firms.</p> <p>As a Construction Design/Build Project Manager (DBM), every day brings a new lesson. You&rsquo;ll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your growth.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>What We Can Offer You:</strong></p> <p><strong>Four core values that guide our culture:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Treat people fairly and do the right thing.</li> <li>Understand our customers&rsquo; business and solve their problems.</li> <li>Be positive, upbeat, and have fun.</li> <li>Create opportunities for individual financial success based on merit.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Here&rsquo;s what you&rsquo;ll get as part of your employee package:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Competitive Pay + Industry-Leading Bonuses &ndash; </strong>Earn top-tier compensation with a performance-based bonus program that rewards your impact.</li> <li><strong>Ownership &amp; Rewards &ndash; </strong>Choose between our<strong> Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) </strong>or a generously funded profit-sharing plan&mdash;<strong>either way, your success is our success.</strong></li> <li><strong>Secure Your Future</strong> &ndash; We offer both <strong>Traditional and Roth 401(k)</strong> options to help you build lasting financial security.</li> <li><strong>Invest in Education</strong> &ndash; Take advantage of <strong>tuition reimbursement for associates</strong> and up to <strong>$28,000 in scholarships per child</strong> to support your family&rsquo;s future.</li> <li><strong>Recharge &amp; Explore</strong> &ndash; Enjoy a <strong>fully paid 1-month sabbatical every 5 years</strong>, plus <strong>$5,000 to fund your adventure</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Give Back, On Us</strong> &ndash; Make a difference with <strong>1 week of paid volunteer leave</strong> annually and a <strong>100% match on your charitable donations</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Comprehensive Health Coverage</strong> &ndash; Access <strong>medical, dental, and vision insurance</strong>, plus <strong>100% paid maternity leave for 12 weeks</strong> to support your growing family.</li> </ul> <p>We don&rsquo;t just invest in projects &mdash; we invest in people. From your first day, you&rsquo;ll be part of a team that values growth, connection, and doing great work.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li><strong>Lead Every Facet of the Project</strong> &ndash; Take ownership of project success from start to finish, including <strong>estimating, scheduling, quality control, billing, design coordination, cost tracking, safety, and proposal development</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Deliver Accurate, Impactful Estimates</strong> &ndash; Prepare <strong>detailed, reliable project estimates</strong> that lay the foundation for successful execution.</li> <li><strong>Collaborate on Vision and Innovation</strong> &ndash; Work closely with <strong>clients and design teams</strong> to shape <strong>preliminary concepts</strong> into high-impact, buildable solutions.</li> <li><strong>Influence the Big Picture</strong> &ndash; Participate in <strong>proposal meetings</strong>, helping to <strong>refine scope, reduce costs</strong>, and offer <strong>value-driven engineering insights</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Select the Best to Build the Best</strong> &ndash; <strong>Lead subcontractor selection and buyout</strong>, ensuring top-tier talent and cost-effective partnerships.</li> <li><strong>Drive Communication On-Site</strong> &ndash; Facilitate <strong>bi-weekly site meetings</strong> to align teams, resolve challenges, and keep progress on track.</li> <li><strong>Make Confident Decisions Under Pressure</strong> &ndash; Step up with calm, focused leadership when quick and effective decisions are needed most.</li> <li><strong>Juggle with Precision</strong> &ndash; Coordinate <strong>multiple moving parts</strong> to keep projects aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.</li> <li><strong>Champion Quality and Continuous Improvement</strong> &ndash; Monitor processes to maintain the highest standards and always look for ways to <strong>do it better</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Turn Feedback into Results</strong> &ndash; Actively listen to client input and <strong>transform it into outcomes that exceed expectations</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Lead with Integrity, Deliver with Purpose</strong> &ndash; Uphold our values in everything you do, ensuring <strong>client satisfaction remains the core of every project</strong>.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Recent or upcoming completion of an accredited <strong>Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering</strong> undergraduate or graduate program <em>(other related engineering majors will be considered).</em></li> <li>A strong interest in the construction process, specifically design/build, tilt-up concrete, industrial builds, etc.</li> <li>Previous experience in construction preferred, but not required.</li> <li>GPA 3.0 or higher preferred, but not required.</li> <li>Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.</li> <li>Excellent verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.</li> </ul>