Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

This Intermediate Construction Project Manager role oversees commercial, municipal, educational, and public-sector building projects from preconstruction through closeout in the Detroit, MI area. You will manage multiple vertical construction projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in line with client expectations. The position offers the opportunity to work on impactful public and commercial projects across Michigan and Illinois while collaborating closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

• Manage all phases of assigned construction projects from initial kickoff through final closeout.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, contracts, and overall financial performance to meet established targets.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, updating timelines as project conditions change.
• Manage and organize project documentation, submittals, RFIs, and reports through Procore.
• Coordinate activities and communication between owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams to keep all parties aligned.
• Lead regular project meetings with stakeholders and provide clear, timely progress updates.
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, and other project requirements to ensure accurate execution in the field.
• Monitor project costs, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule and budget.
• Conduct project site visits and field walkthroughs to track progress, verify quality, and confirm adherence to safety and schedule requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support successful project delivery and future business opportunities.
• Manage multiple active projects at once while maintaining quality standards and meeting budget and schedule objectives.
• Collaborate with public-sector clients and agencies to ensure compliance with government contracts and funding requirements when applicable.

• Minimum 5+ years of Construction Project Management experience.
• Proven experience managing vertical construction projects such as commercial, educational, and municipal buildings.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for creating and maintaining detailed construction schedules.
• Proficiency with Procore for managing project documentation and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule commitments.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Metro Detroit on a regular basis and to Illinois as needed.
• Strong project management skills in commercial construction, including coordination, scheduling, and cost control.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with owners, agencies, architects, and community stakeholders.

• Ground-up construction experience on vertical building projects.
• Experience managing federal or government-funded construction projects.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience working with public-sector clients and managing government contracts.
• Exposure to municipal, educational, and government-funded construction projects.
• Interest in managing impactful public and commercial projects throughout Southeast Michigan.
• Comfort working closely with owners, agencies, architects, and community stakeholders in a collaborative environment.

This role is based in an office in Detroit, MI and is 100% onsite, five days per week. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Approximately 80% of the role is office-based, focused on project planning, coordination, scheduling, and documentation, while about 20% involves field visits, owner meetings, and project walkthroughs. Most travel is within Metro Detroit for daily site and client visits, with additional travel to Illinois as project needs require.

You will typically manage 23 active projects at a time, working closely with project teams and stakeholders in a professional construction office and field environment.

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

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

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will…