About the posting
“ARCO is looking for a highly motivated construction Project Manager with 3-10 years of design/build experience.”
Read the full posting on ARCO Companies' site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
Pay in context
ARCO Companies does not list pay for this role. 45 percent of project management postings in Columbus, OH do; their median is $133,000.
How long it has been open
Posted Sep 16, 2026, 37 days ago, and seen on ARCO Companies' careers page today.
At 37 days old, it is under the 59-day median.
ARCO Companies at a glance
ARCO Companies has 421 open postings that we can see, 171 in project management; 9 percent list pay.
The application
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Seniority
Level: manager.
The posting mentions 20+ years.
Place and cost of living
On site in Columbus, OH; prices in OH run 7 percent below the US average.
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The project management market in Columbus, OH
22 project management postings in Columbus, OH are open right now, from 10 employers.
Half of them have been open 59 days or less.
From ARCO Companies' posting
This is ARCO Companies' own text, as published on its job board. We last checked it on Oct 23, 2026. Apply on ARCO Companies' site. We remove a posting when the employer closes it.
About You
ARCO is a premier, full service design/build general contractor with more than 20 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery throughout the United States. At ARCO, our goal is to foster an environment of boundless organic growth where advancement opportunities for our associates are limitless. If you are interested in our best –in-class merit based financial reward structure and are ready to take your career to the next level, consider joining our team of highly successful project managers.
ARCO is looking for a highly motivated construction Project Manager with 3-10 years of design/build experience. The project manager has the overall responsibility for project performance and customer satisfaction, taking it from concept to completion. Each Project Manager has full profit and performance responsibility for his/her projects.
A Day in the Life
- Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project. This includes being proficient in estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.
- Work with the owner early in the process in order to facilitate the design process with the chosen design professionals.
- Ensure that an accurate and complete estimate for the project is prepared. Project Managers work closely with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
- Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas.
- Oversee the buyout process and to selection of subcontractors.
- Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings on site.
- Coordinate with the Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control and schedule.
- Conduct progress meetings with Owners and the construction team.
- Remain cost conscious and aware of every aspect of the project at all times.
- Ability to communicate effectively with everyone involved in the project.
Necessary Qualifications
- BS in Engineering or related field; with minimum of 3.2 GPA.
- 3-10 years of design/build experience.
- Ability to effectively make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
- Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
- Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes. Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external customer expectations.
- Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
- Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.
We Offer a Competitive Benefit Package that Includes
- Generous bonus program based on performance
- ARCO Funded Profit Sharing Program
- Tuition Reimbursement for Associates
- 401k
- 1 Month Paid Sabbatical after every 5 years of employment
- Scholarship reimbursement for associates’ children
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
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 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. 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 who 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 Resources 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. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
EOE, including disability/vets