Project Manager, Mission Critical Construction

ARCO Companies
Milwaukee, WI
On-site

Who this role is best for

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

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2-5 years of construction management experience and a focus on data center or advanced manufacturing projects
    — “previous experience leading data center or advanced manufacturing projects strongly preferred”
  • Proficient in project management tools and budget tracking, with a background in estimating or design-build projects
    — “2-5 years of construction management and/or estimating experience required, previous design/build project experience strongly preferred”
  • Individuals who can manage complex stakeholder interactions and lead cross-functional teams through project execution
    — “Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout”

Things to consider

  • The role demands full profit and performance responsibility, which may require a high level of autonomy and decision-making
    — “Each Project Manager has full profit and performance responsibility for his or her projects”
  • Candidates should be prepared for nationwide travel due to the focus on data center construction projects
    — “focus on pricing and running data center construction projects nationwide”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with value engineering and cost reduction strategies in your resume and interviews
    — “discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage subcontractor selection and logistics planning effectively
    — “Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors”
  • Showcase your track record of leading projects from design to completion with measurable outcomes
    — “taking projects from design to completion”
  • Demonstrate your ability to maintain quality and safety standards while making the process enjoyable for stakeholders
    — “find a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY”
  • Demonstrate leadership in client-facing roles, including proposal meetings and OAC meetings
    — “Participate in the proposal meeting with clients... Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project completion
  • client satisfaction
  • profitability
Typical background
BS in Engineering, construction management, or related field2-5 years of construction management and/or estimating experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementBudget ManagementContract NegotiationSubcontractor ManagementProject Scheduling

Preferred

Data Center ConstructionAdvanced Manufacturing ProjectsValue Engineering

Stack & domain

WordExcelOutlookMicrosoft ProjectConstruction ManagementEstimatingData Center Construction

About the role

Original posting from ARCO Companies 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.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Mission Critical team in Milwaukee, WI to focus on pricing and running data center construction projects nationwide. 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 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.

Most importantly…find a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY!!!

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Engineering, construction management, or related field required.

2-5 years of construction management and/or estimating experience required, previous design/build project experience strongly preferred.

Previous experience leading data center or advanced manufacturing projects strongly 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 Companies careers (Greenhouse)

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