Project Manager - Construction

ARCO/Murray National Construction - Emeryville, CAAbout 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

• 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.