Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job Title:

Project Manager

Job Description

Join our small design-build construction team as a Project Manager and play a crucial role in ensuring project success. You will work closely with various project teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Currently, we are managing a $100M ground-up multi-family project in Ann Arbor, with a project duration of over two years. Most of our projects are commercial, including municipal, industrial, and storage units.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare proposals and assist with bid packages.

+ Maintain and update project drawings, specifications, and documentation.

+ Administer submittal process and document control.

+ Track budgets and report financial status to owners and internally.

+ Coordinate and communicate with subcontractors and project teams.

+ Manage weekly progress meetings and documentation.

+ Monitor field progress and quality.

+ Assist with cost control, change orders, and project closeout.

+ Enforce safety standards and maintain required certifications.

+ Develop value engineering ideas to save money and improve timing and quality.

Essential Skills

+ 3+ years of ground-up commercial project management experience.

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Experience with ground-up multifamily and mixed-use projects.

+ Proficient in budget reporting and financial status tracking.

+ Skilled in administering submittal processes and document control.

+ Experience in coordination and communication with subcontractors and project teams.

+ Ability to enforce safety standards and maintain required certifications (OSHA 30, CPR, First Aid, MUST Safety).

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Multi-family project experience is a bonus.

+ Design-build project experience is advantageous.

Work Environment

The work environment involves a mix of office and field work, with typical hours from 7 AM to 5 PM, and occasional Saturdays if the project is behind schedule. You will spend approximately 75% of your time in the office and 25% in the field. This is a salaried position with no overtime. You will have the opportunity to engage with multiple project teams simultaneously, working on projects ranging from municipal buildings to industrial headquarters.

Regular team meetings are part of the work routine.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brighton, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability  - Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits  - Employee Assistance Program  - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brighton,MI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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