Infrastructure Construction Project Manager

About the Role

The Project Manager will lead infrastructure projects from design through construction. This role is based out of the Southfield, MI office and requires on‑site work with clients 2–3 days per week, with up to 30% overnight travel.

• Plan project logistics, including vendor contracting strategy, internal team responsibilities, and overall project structure in partnership with clients.
• Lead multiple projects of varying scope and scale simultaneously.
• Apply knowledge of legal and financing impacts to project structure.
• Identify and resolve project risk factors, including AHJ requirements, design and engineering management, and construction means and methods.
• Manage multiple vendors to ensure contractual obligations are met and assist with prioritization of activities.
• Procure construction and supplemental vendor services required for full project execution.
• Coordinate and monitor vendor activities for compliance with contractual responsibilities.
• Drive client engagement throughout the overall program and facilitate decision‑making.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and project risks, and facilitate issue resolution.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with P&M and PMR policies, procedures, and internal reporting requirements.
• Participate in and lead team development through mentoring, coaching, and performance support.

• Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management degree from an accredited college or university.
• 10–15 years of building, design, and construction experience in project management, construction administration, or field management.
• Experience working for an Owner’s Facility Team or as a consultant preferred.
• Construction field experience on large‑scale infrastructure work and knowledge of construction best practices required.
• Understanding of the design process that drives scope and budget development desired.
• Construction cost estimating experience desired.
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or estimating experience desired.
• Experience with vertical construction, high density or high profile projects desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and/or Primavera Scheduling Software; familiarity with BIM.

Eligible candidates must either reside in or near the Metro Detroit area or be willing to relocate. The position requires frequent travel throughout the region, with approximately 30% overnight travel.

Compensation range: $ – $ (varies by office location: CO, IL, OH, MA).

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Off and various predetermined holidays.
• Business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement.
• Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff.

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except for qualified bilingual candidates in Japanese or Chinese.