About You:

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO National Construction is seeking an Aviation Construction Project Manager to lead complex aviation design-build projects from preconstruction through completion from our St. Louis office.

This is a role for an experienced Construction Project Manager, Aviation Project Manager, or similar construction professional who is ready to take ownership of projects including aircraft hangars, MRO facilities, FBOs, cargo facilities, and other airport-related infrastructure. You will lead estimating, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, subcontractor management, and project execution while working closely with owners, design teams, and field leadership.

At ARCO, you will receive the tools, support, and responsibility to excel from day one while working alongside a team committed to superior solutions, client service, and an award-winning workplace culture.

A Day in the Life:

Manage aviation construction projects from preconstruction through completion; including estimating, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, design review, and execution
Lead complex aviation construction work including hangars, MRO facilities, FBO's, cargo facilities, aircraft support buildings, aviation manufacturing facilities, and other airport-related infrastructure
Work closely with owners and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings
Participate in proposal meeting with owner to review the scope of work and provide value engineering ideas
Support aviation pursuits by helping with site reviews, constructability input, schedules, budgets, scope reviews, and client meetings
Lead subcontractor buyout and ensure scopes are complete, coordinated, and aligned with the project schedule and budget
Partner with Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control, and schedule
Travel 25% nationally

Necessary Qualifications:

5+ years of construction project management experience
Experience with aviation, hangars, MRO, airport facilities, industrial, manufacturing, federal, defense, logistics, or technically complex projects preferred but not required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required
Based in Boston, MA, St. Louis, MO, or willing to relocate

What We Can Offer You:

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
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
3 weeks of vacation
100% paid 12-week maternity leave

This represents typical base compensation for the role. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

Pay Range

$120,000—$162,000 USD

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

Pay Range 120000 - 162000 USD

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