Hiring: Project Manager, Racking & Material Handling Company: ARCO a Family of Construction Companies Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:59:36 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Project Management About the job Experience: •3-5 years of construction project management or engineering design experience specific to industrial racking and/or automation systems required •5 years of construction project management or engineering design experience specific to industrial racking and/or automation systems required Required Skills: •Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of industrial racking, material handling, and/or automation system projects from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout •Leverage ARCO's existing network of industrial clients and end users, as well as your personal and professional network, to identify new racking or material handling system projects and help grow the business •Work closely with clients and the design team to understand facility requirements, layout racking needs, and develop preliminary concept drawings as well as project budgets •Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts and fees •Oversee selection and buyout process for all relevant trades, installers, and equipment vendors •Interface directly with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan •Manage the project schedule to achieve timely completion of the contract, while also maintaining both internal commitments and actions, as well as holding the customer accountable for their commitments •Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports Qualifications: •Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. •BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field •Previous experience working on Cold Storage, Manufacturing, Food Production, and/or Distribution facilities preferred •Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project •What We Can Offer You •Industry-leading performance-based bonus program •Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) •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 Compensation: •Industry-leading performance-based bonus program Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!