Project Manager - Innovation Initiatives

ABOUT YOU

Are you a big picture person with a knack for the details? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you based in St. Louis, Missouri. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

Our Innovation Team is looking for a seasoned Project Manager with a background in construction and technical expertise in Excel/VBA or Python. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse range of innovation initiatives, coordinating with numerous stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. This role demands excellent project management skills, technical acumen, and a curious and inquisitive mindset to gather critical information and foster agreement on innovative solutions.

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

• 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

• 100% paid 12-week maternity 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

• Lead project management efforts for innovation initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.

• Utilize technical skills in Excel/VBA or Python to analyze project data, streamline processes, and implement efficiencies.

• Engage with various stakeholders across the organization to collect information, understand needs, and secure project buy-in.

• Develop detailed project plans to track progress and communicate updates to all stakeholders.

• Identify potential project challenges and devise contingency plans.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, with a strong technical background.

• 3-5 years in project management within the construction industry, with a track record of managing complex projects and diverse teams.

• Proficiency in Excel/VBA or Python for data analysis and process automation.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and build consensus among various stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a curious and inquisitive nature.

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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