Project Manager - Construction

ARCO/Murray National Construction – Emeryville, CA About ARCO/Murray

ARCO/Murray is a leading design-build general contractor specializing in industrial, manufacturing, distribution, life sciences, cold storage, and commercial construction projects across North America. As an employee‑owned company, we empower our associates to think like owners, take initiative, and directly impact project success and company growth. We are hiring a Project Manager to join our Emeryville team and take ownership of projects from concept through completion

• Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, serving as the primary client contact throughout the lifecycle
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams to drive schedule, budget, safety, and quality performance
• Lead OAC meetings and ensure alignment across all project stakeholders.
• Partner with clients and design teams to develop early concepts, budgets, and execution strategies.
• Oversee subcontractor selection, solicitation, and buyout for all trades.
• Work with superintendents to develop scopes, logistics plans, and project schedules
• Drive value engineering and constructability reviews to improve cost and execution outcomes
• Track project budgets, costs, and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare pay applications, cost reports, and progress billing updates
• Manage change orders and subcontractor contracts
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and direct procurement when beneficial to project success

• For Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
• 1–4 years of construction management, project engineering, or design experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Motivated, relationship-driven, and eager to take ownership of projects

At ARCO/Murray, we are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. As an employee‑owned company, your success directly contributes to the success of the business Industry‑leading performance‑based bonus program

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• 1-week paid volunteer leave annually
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 1-month paid sabbatical after 5 years + $5,000 travel stipend
• Scholarship program for associates’ children (up to $28,000 per child)
• Professional development and long‑term career growth opportunities

• This is an opportunity to take real ownership of projects, work directly with clients from day one, and grow within a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, employee‑owned environment where your impact is visible and rewarded. If you're looking for a role where you can build, lead, and grow — we’d love to connect.