Construction Project Manager, K-12 & Government

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At Plante Moran Realpoint (PMR), we're helping school districts, municipalities, and public‑sector organizations bring transformative capital projects to life. From modern learning environments and campus improvements to complex public infrastructure initiatives, our team serves as a trusted owners rep advisor guiding projects from concept through completion.

We're looking for a Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is passionate about delivering projects that have a lasting impact on students, educators, public employees, and the communities they serve.

If you're ready to take ownership of meaningful projects while working alongside some of the industry's most respected professionals, we'd love to meet you.

As a Project Manager, you'll serve as a trusted partner to clients and project teams throughout the lifecycle of construction and capital improvement projects.

• Leading projects from planning and procurement through construction and occupancy.
• Procuring and managing architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants.
• Coordinating project teams to ensure alignment with scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Building strong relationships with school district leaders, government stakeholders, and client teams.
• Facilitating decision‑making and helping clients navigate complex project challenges.
• Monitoring project budgets, schedules, risk factors, and key performance indicators.
• Identifying and resolving project issues before they impact outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with PMR and Plante Moran policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Providing clear communication and project updates to leadership, stakeholders, and project teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in construction, architecture, engineering, owner's representation, or project management.
• Experience managing building design and construction projects from planning through completion.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Travel: 20% throughout midwest US
• Position is based in Metro Detroit and candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance.

• Experience supporting K-12, higher education, municipal, government, or other public‑sector projects.
• Experience working on behalf of project owners or within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera, BIM, or related project management technologies.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40‑hour work week.

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