at ARCO in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
ABOUT YOU
Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hardworking leader that never settles for less than superior quality? Do you prefer to manage the construction process from outside the trailer? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.
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
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
+ Attend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning before construction
+ Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence, the organization structure, staff selection, and the manpower and construction equipment requirements of the project
+ Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit
+ Assist the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment and obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples
+ Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress
+ Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes
+ Assist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs
+ Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents
+ Cooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress
+ Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long-term interest of the company
+ Hold job site meetings with project manager and the regional manager
+ Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules
+ Maintain a daily diary to permanently record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals
+ Direct adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases and areas of the project
+ Make decisions under tight deadlines
+ Organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
+ Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict
+ Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations
+ Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
+ 0-2 years of construction experience on warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and/or cold storage projects that are a minimum of 100k sq ft
+ 100% willing to travel within the United States
+ Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
+ Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence
MAKE YOUR MOVE
With 38 offices in major cities across the United States, we are one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing construction companies in the nation. As a leader in the design/build industry ranking #5 on the ENR’s Top 100 Design-Build Companies list, we know that the best work requires the best talent – that’s why we are always looking for the best and brightest to join our team of experts.
At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. From Project Managers to Interns and Co-ops, ARCO is dedicated to creating a workplace in which associates feel valued and empowered to succeed. From paid sabbaticals to premier compensation and everything in-between, we pride ourselves in making ARCO, not only a great place to work but the best place to build a career. From the moment an associate begins his or her career at ARCO, the opportunity for success is limitless.
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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