Project Manager

ARCO Companies
King of Prussia, PA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for design/build professionals who manage project performance and profit, with a focus on collaboration and client expectations, in the construction industry in King of Prussia, PA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-10 years of design/build experience and a background in engineering or related fields
    — “BS in Engineering or related field; with a minimum of 3.2 GPA.”
  • Individuals who thrive in roles requiring multi-tasking and decision-making under pressure
    — “Ability to effectively make sound decisions under tight deadlines.”
  • Professionals who value integrity and align with company values and client-centric focus
    — “Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates”

Things to consider

  • A commitment to quality and process evaluation is essential, not just a preference
    — “Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes”
  • The role involves direct on-site client interaction and coordination with subcontractors
    — “Work closely with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to manage project performance and profit from day one
    — “You’ll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one.”
  • Emphasize your experience in proposal preparation and value engineering
    — “Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas”
  • Showcase your proficiency with Microsoft Project and other office tools
    — “Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • accurate project estimates
  • successful project completion
  • effective communication with stakeholders
Typical background
construction project managementengineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementEstimatingSchedulingQuality ControlProposal Preparation

Preferred

Value EngineeringDesign Review

Stack & domain

Microsoft ProjectLeadershipCommunicationConstruction

About the role

Original posting from ARCO Companies via Greenhouse

ABOUT YOU

Are you a passionate problem solver who focuses on the details but never gets lost in the weeds? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? Do you have grit? If the answers are, “Yes!” we have an opportunity for 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. 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 expectations

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 Engineering or related field; with a minimum of 3.2 GPA.

3-10 years of design/build experience.

Ability to effectively make sound decisions under tight deadlines.

Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.

Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes. Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external customer expectations.

Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Computer skills: 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 10-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and 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 Companies careers (Greenhouse)

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