Project Manager - Civil Construction - Detroit
Listed on 2025-12-28
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Construction
Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, Contracts Manager
Job Title:
Project Manager – Civil Construction
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Owner
Job OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team in the civil construction industry.
SummaryProject Managers lead in the successful completion of construction projects from the initial hand-off from Estimating through final completion and close-out. Project Managers are responsible for overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and control, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards and applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct Project Start-Up 2 weeks prior to the start of the project.
- Conduct Project Close-Out meetings within 45 days of completion on each project.
- Create, maintain, and close out accurate project budgets that track project financial performance including productivity.
- Ensure all budgets are updated weekly at minimum.
- Ensure timely processing of the project A/R and A/P requirements in conjunction with corporate financial team support.
- A/P processed > 7 days.
- A/R processed in accordance with client requirements.
- Receivables maintained under 60 days.
- Ensure budgeted profitability is achieved on every project by collaborating with field operations.
- Field Production Report to be updated on a daily basis and reviewed/validated with field operations.
- Manage the prime contract and prime contract change orders.
- Ensure work outside of the prime contract scope is only performed after receipt of written authorization to proceed.
- Project procurement is submitted, approved, and completed in accordance with the project schedules and sequencing to ensure materials and subcontractors are available at the project site as needed by the field operations team.
- Developing, maintaining, and cascading the project schedule to field operations and subcontractor(s).
- Ensure activities are in compliance with the overall project schedule and validated with field operations.
- Resolve all scheduling conflicts with the customer.
- Complete the Job Progress Report process monthly.
- Review Project Daily Log on each project daily for accuracy and completeness. Communicate concerns to the project teams and field operations.
- Work closely with the General Superintendent and Equipment Director to ensure equipment usage does not exceed the budget.
- Review and communicate progress daily.
- Prepare list of project issues and contribute to the weekly Coordination Meeting.
- Identify and discuss project issues to seek resolution.
- Report and elevate project risk management concerns.
- Review all V- plans and sequencing plans with field operations to identify build issues. Submit solutions for review and approval to the client project team.
- Communicate and collaborate with field operations on each project daily.
- Lead, coach and develop PEs and APMs.
- Perform regular check-ins with them to ensure that developmental concerns are addressed, and appropriate training is provided.
- Perform project document process and control. Project documents include drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs.
- Review project safety requirements and collaborate with Safety Manager to ensure that plan documents are updated and implemented with field operations at project start-up.
- Secure all licensing and permits required for the project prior to starting the job and in accordance with all local state and municipal laws.
- Secure all liability insurance, OCIP and/or CCIP prior to the start of the project according to contractual requirements and in line with standard practices.
- Secure all bonding according to the contract requirements and in line wit standard practices.
- Communicating and upholding the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team.
Travel is required for this position. Travel may include but is not limited to travel from office to various job sites.
Work EnvironmentAs a Project Manager, you will be subject to various work environments. Environments include but are not limited to office and field settings, high/low…
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