Market Research Analyst, Construction

ABOUT YOU

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

We are looking for a Strategic Lead Generator to add to our team in St. Louis (Richmond Heights). This is a research-focused role responsible for finding and qualifying early-stage project opportunities that fit ARCO’s growth goals. The role supports Business Development and executive leadership by tracking market activity, identifying potential projects early, and turning research into usable insights. This role is focused on research, data analysis, and strategic insight, not cold calling or traditional business development.

Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

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
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• Tuition reimbursement for associates

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Research target industries, owners, developers, and geographies to proactively identify upcoming construction projects, companies preparing for expansion, and adjacent opportunities that align with ARCO’s strategic priorities. This includes building an understanding of how different markets and verticals drive demand for facility solutions
• Monitor planning and permitting systems, economic development agencies, industry publications, and public records to surface early-stage project activity before it becomes widely marketed, allowing ARCO to engage prospects earlier in the development cycle
• Track market activity and emerging trends within identified verticals, including where companies are expanding, where competitors are active, and where demand appears to be shifting
• Maintain and continuously update a database of new prospects, ensuring lead information is relevant, current, and actionable for Business Development teams
• Enter, manage, and maintain accurate opportunity data in ARCO’s CRM, following established processes to ensure visibility, data accuracy, and reliable reporting across teams
• Develop clear, concise project summaries and research reports that break down complex information into insights BD teams can use to grow their pipelines
• Identify emerging markets and growth areas that may support future diversification
• Support leadership with research driven recommendations, providing data and insights that inform strategic planning

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5+ years of experience in market research, business analysis, commercial real estate, or construction-related fields
• Strong research and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational habits
• Clear written communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple research streams
• Familiarity with the construction or real estate development lifecycle preferred
• Background in industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, or commercial sectors preferred

MAKE YOUR MOVE

ARCO is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery nationwide. With more than 6,300 projects completed coast to coast, we pride ourselves in offering the best, most cost-effective, single source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project. Because we believe in creating opportunities for individual success among our associates, ARCO is a 100% associate-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), each associate holds a stake in the company, placing the benefits of our success directly in the hands of those who drive it.

ARCO is consistently recognized as a top workplace in multiple markets nationwide and is ranked by Engineering News-Record as a top ten design-build firm and the largest domestic builder of distribution and warehouse space.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies or individual recruiters without prior approval from the Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, become ARCO property, and no fees will be paid for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any candidate information submitted will be considered as a referral to ARCO without a fee. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement with ARCO as well as written approval to submit candidates from the ARCO TA Manager for the specific position before submitting candidates.

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