Project Manager - Architect

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? ARCO Murray is a full-service design/build firm, including an in-house design and engineering department (AME). Our AME team provides services including Creative Design, Project Management, ADA/Code Compliance, Building Assessment and Reuse, Addition and Renovations, Interior Design, Space Planning, Structural Analysis and Design, and Construction Administration.
AME is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager - Architect professional who is passionate about the design/build construction process and looking to join our team of experts. This position covers a wide range of project types including both interior renovations and ground up projects. This is primarily an in-office position, based out of our ARCO Murray Chicago office.
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.
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
• Company supported relocation
• 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

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

• Responsible for all aspects of architectural design, ranging from concept development thru design development, construction documentation, and construction administration, although specific phases or deliverables needed vary greatly by project
• Conduct building and ADA code research, code calculations and local zoning due diligence
• Provide site planning, interior space planning and design development
• Create 3D views, renders and fly-thru videos and client design presentations
• Prepare and lead presentations and programming calls with clients
• Work closely with clients and construction managers to develop schematic and design dev. level drawings and meet clients needs and ensure selections are within project budget
• Coordinate with MEP and other design trades to coordinate design intent and avoid clashes
• Be a problem solver for all things design related and work alongside construction manager on overall project management, moving the project forward, and bringing the client's vision to life
• Organize, plan, and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to accomplish desired results
• Understand design and construction costs, provide creative solutions across price points and lead the highest quality design that stays within the project budget
• Commit to quality by self-reviewing work and ensuring it meets professional and team standards
• Help build the AME team's capabilities, this could be enhancing Revit families, developing rendering tools, streamlining product selections... endless possibilities, what can you bring to the team?
• 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

• Degree in Architecture. Licensure a plus, but not required
• 5-10 years of professional experience
• Excellent programming, space planning and concept designs
• Ability to develop preliminary designs into construction details and drawings
• Excellent multi-tasking and project management skills
• Experience developing presentation drawings
• Proficient in Revit/ 3D modeling
• Proficient in rendering software (Enscape or Lumion preferred)
• Familiarity of construction pricing a plus

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 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. 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.
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