Construction Project Manager (New Grad 2027)
ARCO/Murray
Chicago, IL30+ yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- 30 years+ of experience · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Project managementSpring
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Project management77%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
ARCO/Murray is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager passionate about the construction process. This role offers the opportunity to manage project performance and profit from start to completion.
A Day In The Life
- Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project, including:
- Estimating
- Scheduling
- Quality control
- Progress reports
- Progress billing
- Design review and coordination
- Cost reporting
- Safety
- Proposal preparation
- Ensure an accurate and complete project estimate.
- Work closely with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
- Participate in proposal meetings to review scope of work, discuss cost reduction, and provide value engineering ideas.
- Oversee the buyout process and the selection of subcontractors.
- Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings.
- Make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
- Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to achieve desired results.
- Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes.
- Make necessary changes, use customer input for improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external client expectations.
- Act with integrity, supporting the company, its values, and other associates, while focusing on meeting/exceeding customer requirements.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Graduation date in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 with a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Engineering program or related field of study.
- Minimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0.
- Prior construction internship experience is a plus.
- Extracurricular involvement is a plus.
Qualifications
- Ability to use your engineering background to solve client needs.
- Creative thinking and ability to think outside the box.
- Enjoy managing a project from start up to completion.
- Integrity.
- Ability to make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
- Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities.
- Commitment to quality.
- Ability to meet/exceed internal and external client expectations.