Waste to Value Project Manager

Are you passionate about organics management? Have you thought about applying your engineering experience in another way? 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.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Waste to Value (W2V) Project Manager who is passionate about the design/build construction process to join our our team focused on industries pushing sustainable solutions based in Chicago, IL. This is an opportunity to work on Commercial Construction projects in relation to Anaerobic Digestion, Fermentation, Gasification, Pyrolysis, Gas Utilization, Aerobic Composting or Alternative Protein & Fertilizer Production. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. Project Managers at ARCO have complete responsibility for project performance, customer satisfaction, and taking projects from design to completion. Each Project Manager has full profit and performance responsibility for his or her projects and unlimited growth potential.

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
• Company supported relocation
• 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.

• The W2V Project Manager will lead a wide variety of organics management construction activities across several business sectors: municipal organics management, agriculture and industrial organics management, generation of biofuel and management.
• Consult and assist Project manager with design modifications during construction.
• Resolve project technical issues with internal team, subcontractors, vendors, main contractors and/or related third parties.
• Support independent engineering activities and provide expertise in preparing due diligence reports.
• Be a thought leader in organics management and circular economy (anaerobic and aerobic processes, and digester gas/biogas/landfill gas unitization especially gas conditioning and upgrading to RNG)
• Develop and apply organics management concepts and approaches to unique construction problems. Oversee collection, assimilation, and management of engineering work. Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout
• Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget
• 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 & fees
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors
• Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule
• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client
• Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports
• Most importantly…find a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY!!!

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related engineering field
• 2-3 Years Experience in organics management via anaerobic and aerobic digestion/composting processes and system designs or in digester gas/biogas/landfill gas utilization via upgrading to biomethane and renewable compressed natural gas.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
• Positive, team-first attitude; entrepreneurial mindset a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technologies and processes both technically and economically.
• Experience directly engaging clients on technical matters including conferences and workshops.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

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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