ABOUT YOU

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.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a Director of Racking & Automation to lead our newly formed racking, material handling, and warehouse solutions team here in Chicago.  This specialty contracting business is poised to grow quickly by leveraging ARCO/Murray’s vast industrial-TI experience and pipeline of work, with the specific goal of expanding our suite of turnkey design/build services under one roof to yet another critical area of industrial construction projects. 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.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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 programEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Traditional and Roth 401kTuition reimbursement for associatesScholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel1-week paid volunteer leave each year100% charitable matchMedical, dental, and vision insurance coveragePaid parental leave

Typical base compensation for the Director of Operations role is between 110,000.00 - $175,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to the base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

 

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. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE

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 closeoutDirector will be charged with executing projects within the first ~12 months at a regional and national level until a PM group is developedLead development of new processes, refine existing ARCO processes or current design deliverables, to ensure effective estimates that drive accurate and profitable proposalsLeverage 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 budgetsParticipate 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 vendorsExpand current network of vendors, installers, etc. to help service all existing customers at a national level on varying scopes of workWork with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics planManage 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 commitmentsTrack 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!!!
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field5-7 years of construction project management or engineering design experience specific to industrial racking and/or automation systems requiredPrevious experience working on Cold Storage, Manufacturing, Food Production, and/or Distribution facilities preferred Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project
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 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities nationwide. We ranked #4 out of the top 100 design-build companies in the U.S. and #17 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2024.

 

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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LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets