Project Manager- Government Services

ARCO Companies
Riverside, MO
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level construction professionals with federal experience who thrive in collaborative, high-responsibility environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with federal construction experience and a track record in design-build or design-bid-build projects
    — “Experience with design-build and/or design-bid-build projects”
  • Individuals skilled in managing federal contracts and navigating complex project estimation and scheduling
    — “Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of federal projects related to government services”
  • Professionals who can balance client expectations, internal processes, and tight deadlines effectively
    — “Make sound decisions under tight deadlines”

Things to consider

  • The role likely has limited remote flexibility given the emphasis on on-site job site meetings
    — “Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings on site”
  • The company has strict policies regarding candidate submissions from third-party agencies
    — “ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with federal contract vehicles like IDIQ or MATOC in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience with design-build and/or design-bid-build projects; IDIQ, task-order, MATOC, SATOC, MACC, or similar contract vehicles preferred”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate with government representatives and design teams in your application materials
    — “Work closely with government representatives and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in project management tools like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
    — “Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project”
  • Showcase your experience in making cost-reduction recommendations 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”
  • Demonstrate your ability to meet or exceed client expectations through quality control and process evaluation
    — “Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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

What success looks like

  • accurate project estimates
  • preliminary concept drawings
  • proposal meetings
  • subcontractor selection
  • job site meetings
Typical background
BS in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or related field5+ years of direct federal construction or construction management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementFederal ConstructionDesign-buildProposal PreparationQuality ControlSchedulingCost ReportingSafety

Preferred

Idiq, Task-order, Matoc, Satoc, MACCPrimavera P6ProcoreBluebeamUsace Rms/qcsNavfac Ecms

Stack & domain

Project ManagementEstimatingSchedulingQuality ControlProgress ReportingCost ReportingSafetyProposal PreparationLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkDecision MakingPlanningOrganizingGovernment ServicesConstructionEngineeringArchitecture

About the role

Original posting from ARCO Companies via Greenhouse

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 a highly motivated Project Manager to join our team of experts in Kansas City, Missouri. 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 federal projects related to government services. 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 government representatives 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

At least five years of direct federal construction or construction management experience

Experience with design-build and/or design-bid-build projects; IDIQ, task-order, MATOC, SATOC, MACC, or similar contract vehicles preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project; experience with Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, USACE RMS/QCS, or NAVFAC eCMS preferred.

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

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

3 weeks of vacation

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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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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