AMN - Project Manager - Industrial

ARCO/Murray National Construction
Dallas, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with construction management experience and leadership skills will find this project management role in Dallas, TX, US, ideal for those seeking full profit and performance responsibility.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2-10 years of construction management experience and a background in commercial or light industrial projects
    — “2-10 years of construction management or engineering design experience”
  • Professionals who can lead cross-functional teams through design, budgeting, and execution phases
    — “Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout”
  • Individuals who can negotiate contracts and manage subcontractors with a focus on cost efficiency and project timelines
    — “Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors”

Things to consider

  • The role involves direct client engagement and may require significant on-site presence during construction phases
    — “Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client”
  • Candidates must be prepared for a performance-based bonus structure and potential for high compensation
    — “Typical base compensation for the Project Manager role is between $84,000.00 and $160,000.00”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in leading ground-up construction projects and value engineering initiatives
    — “Previous experience leading ground-up commercial, light industrial, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects is preferred”
  • Demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Project and Excel for budget and schedule tracking
    — “Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project”
  • Emphasize ability to manage subcontractor buyouts and logistics planning effectively
    — “Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan”
  • Showcase a track record of client satisfaction and project delivery from design to completion
    — “Project Managers at ARCO have complete responsibility for project performance, customer satisfaction, and taking projects from design to completion”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Leading project closeout
  • Developing project scopes
Typical background
2-10 years of construction management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction Project ManagementSubcontractor ManagementProject BudgetingConstruction SchedulingSite Logistics Planning

Preferred

Industrial Construction Experience

Stack & domain

Construction ManagementEngineering DesignGround-up Commercial ProjectsLight Industrial ProjectsHospitality ProjectsEntertainment Construction ProjectsSubcontractor SelectionBuyout ProcessMaterial ProcurementSpecialty Equipment ProcurementProject Schedule DevelopmentSite Logistics PlanningPreconstruction PlanningOAC MeetingsProject Performance TrackingCost Status ReportingProgress Billing ReportsCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingLeadershipDecision-makingConstructionProject ManagementEngineering

About the role

Original posting from ARCO/Murray National Construction via Greenhouse

ABOUT YOU

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. 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 the 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

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Engineering or related field

2-10 years of construction management or engineering design experience 

Previous experience leading ground-up commercial, light industrial, hospitality, or entertainment construction 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 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.

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

Source: ARCO/Murray National Construction careers (Greenhouse)

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