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ARCO

Architectural design, project management, development

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Entry, Junior, Mid
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In PersonRole is based in the Pittsburgh office and includes bi-weekly on-site job meetings.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
  • One to five years of design/build experience.
  • Ability to make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
  • Commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
  • Ability to act with integrity in support of the company, its values, and its employees while maintaining focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the administrative aspects of projects, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.
  • Ensure project estimates are accurate and complete.
  • Work with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings.
  • Participate in proposal meetings with owners to review scope, discuss cost-reduction approaches, and provide value-engineering ideas.
  • Oversee the subcontractor buyout process and selection.
  • Conduct bi-weekly on-site job meetings.
  • Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
  • Evaluate project-related processes, make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet or exceed internal and external client expectations.
  • Act with integrity in support of the company, its values, and associates while focusing on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

About the company

ARCO Architecture Company is the largest Finnish architectural firm, created in 2021 by merging three established practices and later expanding with additional firms. It provides a full range of architectural and development services, serving as a single point of contact for complex projects in residential, commercial, and large public facilities like hospitals and universities. The firm uses digital design tools such as BIM, VR, simulations, and digital twins to guide design and sustainable construction from zoning to interior and landscape design. Its goal is to be a leading all-in-one partner for complex Finnish projects, delivering coordinated built environments across Helsinki, Tampere, Turku and Oulu.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Helsinki, Finland

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • ARCO revenue reached 16.5 million euros in 2025, up 5.2% year over year.
  • Firdo and the Tampere psychiatric clinic showcase active 2026-2027 project momentum.
  • Intera-backed consolidation keeps ARCO buying specialist firms, expanding share before 2027.

What critics are saying

  • 2025 net income was negative 17,000 euros, leaving no margin for surprises.
  • HIMLA integration in 2026 can dilute culture and distract leaders during execution.
  • A weak 2027 project pipeline would expose ARCO to smaller, cheaper regional rivals.

What makes ARCO unique

  • ARCO is Finland’s largest architectural firm, with 176 experts across four cities.
  • Its 2026 HIMLA acquisition deepens healthcare, safety, housing, and zoning capabilities.
  • ARCO combines BIM, VR, and digital-twin workflows across architecture and principal design.

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Benefits

  • Company Equity
  • Profit Sharing
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Gym Membership
  • Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
Archello
Jan 13th, 2025
New psychiatric clinic in Tampere, Finland provides example of "healing architecture"

Danish architectural studio C.F. Møller Architects worked in collaboration with Finnish studio ARCO Architecture Company to design and complete a new psychiatric clinic at Tampere University Hospital in the city of Tampere, Finland.

ARCO Architecture Company
Oct 1st, 2022
ARCO prepares for its next stages of growth, with Marko Somerma appointed as new CEO

Marko Somerma has been appointed as the new CEO of ARCO Architecture Company Oy as of 31 October 2022.