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Project Manager, Sports & Entertainment

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Downers Grove, ILJob$84–160K/yrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$84–160K/yr
Location
Downers Grove, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

ARCO is hiring a Project Manager, Sports & Entertainment. ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join their Entertainment team in Downers Grove, IL. This role involves complete responsibility for project performance, customer satisfaction, and taking projects from design to completion. Project Managers at ARCO have full profit and performance responsibility for their projects and unlimited growth potential.

Key focus areas include Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of project from preconstruction through closeout, Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget, and Participate in proposal meetings with clients to review scope of work, reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees.

Successful candidates bring BS In Engineering and 2-5 Years Construction Management. Important skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Project. Preferred (not required): Problem Solving, Integrity, Design/Build Construction Process, and Project Performance Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft WordExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ProjectProblem SolvingIntegrityDesign/Build Construction ProcessProject Performance ManagementCustomer SatisfactionPreconstruction ManagementClient CoordinationDesign Team CoordinationPreliminary Concept Drawings DevelopmentProject Budget DevelopmentProposal MeetingsScope of Work ReviewCost ReductionValue EngineeringContract NegotiationSubcontractor SelectionSubcontractor Buyout ProcessMaterial ProcurementSpecialty Equipment ProcurementSubcontractor Scopes of Work ReviewProject Schedule DevelopmentSite Logistics Plan DevelopmentPreconstruction PlanningOAC MeetingsProject Performance TrackingBudget ManagementOwner Pay ApplicationsCost Status ReportingProgress Billing ReportsQuality FocusSafety Focus

Qualifications

BS in Engineering or Related Field2-5 Years Construction Management Experience2-5 Years Engineering Design ExperiencePrevious Experience Leading Ground Up Commercial Construction ProjectsPrevious Experience Leading Light Industrial Construction ProjectsPrevious Experience Leading Multi-Family Construction Projects

Benefits

401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager who is passionate about the design/build construction process to join our Entertainment team based in Downers Grove, IL. 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.

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.

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 or related field

  • 2-5 years' of construction management or engineering design experience

  • Previous experience leading ground up commercial, light industrial, multi-family, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects is preferred

  • Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

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 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025.

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 that 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 Resource 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.

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

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