ARCO/Murray · 7 hours ago
Project Developer, Renovations & Interiors
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expARCO/Murray is a leading design-build firm specializing in construction projects, particularly in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. The Project Developer will manage client projects from site identification through contract negotiations and preconstruction, ensuring a smooth construction process.
Building MaterialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Manage due diligence of existing site conditions including surveys, asbestos studies, MEP/Structural review, etc
Manage real estate entitlements and permits as necessary to start and execute on the project; including preparation of necessary documents for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits
Interface with customer’s brokers to facilitate the lease or purchase transaction, often by way of landlord work letter, scope clarification/dollarization, and overall risk mitigation that benefits ARCO’s Customer
Be the single point of contact for the client during the preconstruction process and represent the development team to all external parties
Act as an advisor to clients on site layout, building design, and entitlement path to best fit their timing and cost needs
Coordinate with real estate attorneys, land owners, and development partners
Financial management of all due diligence and design cost; including management of the owner’s development budget (hard and soft costs) and cash flow analysis
Create and manage preconstruction schedules for individual projects and/or pipelines of work where appropriate
Prepare and maintain preliminary cost estimates for both design and construction
Research and develop design alternatives and value engineering solutions and provide client with associated cost estimates
Oversee the preparation of engineering studies and report conclusions to design and construction team
Identify opportunities for business development by cultivating and maintaining client relationships, implementing marketing initiatives, and public presentations
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of construction project management or MEP design experience in support of restaurant, hospitality, or entertainment-related construction projects
Experience should demonstrate successful project delivery including schedule and budget management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Project and Excel
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required), ARCO/Murray will support the pursuit of licensure for EIT
Benefits
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (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
Paid parental leave
Company
ARCO/Murray
ARCO/Murray is a construction company offering design and construction services. It is a sub-organization of ARCO/Murray.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bradley Dannegger
Co-Chairman/CEO
Recent News
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