Construction Manager

About Bodwé Group

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre‑development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations.

By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end‑to‑end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

The Construction Manager at‑Risk (CMR) is responsible for overseeing construction projects to ensure they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements. The CMR serves as the primary liaison between the Government, contractors, and stakeholders, providing expert guidance in project coordination, construction oversight, documentation, and quality assurance.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269‑927‑0144 or

• Manage construction projects from pre‑construction through project close‑out.
• Coordinate project activities, documentation, and communication among all parties.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, applicable building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Conduct inspections, verify construction work, and review as‑constructed markup drawings.
• Evaluate and review payment invoices, cost estimates, and proposals.
• Lead and facilitate progress meetings, general meetings, and project reviews.
• Document scope changes, differing site conditions, and technical negotiations with contractors.
• Monitor project schedules and assess contractor performance relative to milestones.
• Maintain ethical practices, confidentiality of sensitive information, and clear identification as a contractor.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction and/or engineering experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in:
  Construction management, Project coordination, documentation, and communication, Applying and ensuring compliance with contract documents, Inspection and verification of construction work, Reviewing as‑constructed markup drawings, Reviewing payment invoices, Leading progress meetings and general project meetings.
• Must have Real  Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must provide three professional references from relevant past projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Completion of OSHA 30‑hour Construction Safety Training.
• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) are preferred.
• Continuing education in construction practices, building codes, and historic preservation is desirable.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction contract plans and specifications.
• Experience in concrete repair, building renovation, and historic preservation.
• Proficiency with construction management and productivity software, including: MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Project Team, Primavera, MS Project.
• Other relevant software for document creation, sharing, and project tracking.
• Ability to evaluate cost estimates, proposals, and construction schedules, including labor, equipment, materials, overhead, and profit.
• Experience documenting scope changes, differing site conditions, and technical negotiations.
• Ability to review and verify payment requests against project…