Construction Project Manager (New Grad 2027)

Construction Project Manager (New Grad 2027)

Emeryville, CA, US

About You:

Are you looking to use your engineering background to solve client needs? Are you always thinking outside the box? Do you enjoy managing a project from start up to completion? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an opportunity that will impress you.

ARCO/Murray is looking for a highly motivated Project Manager, who is passionate about the construction process to join our team. 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

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:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's of Engineering program or related field of study

Open to fulltime opportunity post grad

Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0

Prior construction internship experience is a plus

Extracurricular involvement is a plus

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

Total compensation for the Project Manager role ranges from $105,000.00 to $115,000.00, depending on location, previous experience, and more. Total compensation includes the base salary, benefits, and eligible discretionary bonuses based on individual and company performance.

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.

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. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.