Project Manager

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Detroit, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage large-scale commercial construction projects from planning through delivery. Responsibilities include defining scope, schedules, budgets, bids, subcontract agreements, change orders, risk, safety, owner communications, trade contractor relations, and project reporting. The role leads project teams, coordinates planning services, supports business development, and ensures contractual and quality requirements are met. Work is primarily on-site in the Detroit region, with extended hours, weekends, and occasional long-distance or overnight travel.
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The Christman Company

Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman

Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with an industry leader that will Build More opportunities in your professional career? If so, Christman could be the place for you!

The Christman Company is looking for Project Manager candidates for large-scale commercial construction projects in our Detroit, Michigan region.

What You Will Do:

As a Project Manager, primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but not limited to:

  • Communicate with owners, architects, and subcontractors as it relates to project risk, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management.

  • Determine and define scope of work and deliverables.

  • Determines project staffing requirements and establishes a work plan and schedules for each project phase.

  • Prepare project manuals, work category descriptions and other necessary components for a bid package. Manage the CM bid process to also include post bid reviews.

  • Serve as a team member on hard bid teams as needed.

  • Establish and clarify project-specific goals related to schedule, safety, accounting, labor relations, EEO, and data processing/reporting.

  • Manage owner communications related to project risks, schedules, budgets, and logistics.

  • Coordinate development and delivery of project planning services (e.g., estimating, scheduling, value engineering, reporting) with the Project Planning Leader.

  • Oversee timely and accurate processing of all project information documents relating to the contract, bulletins, field work orders, and change orders.

  • Review assessment of client needs to contractual obligations and delivery of project professional management services by the Christman team and all contracted trades, vendors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure that proper service is provided to the client.

  • Establish subcontract agreements and work scopes for all trade contractors; communicating expectations and responsibilities related to project planning, coordination with other trades, safety, and definition of work quality.

  • Clarify expectations and performance requirements in both written project documents and through presentations and discussions at pre-bid conferences, post-bid meetings, pre-installation meetings, and other interactions.

  • Lead trade contractor relations.

  • Drive safety awareness at all times. Observe safety practices on site and promptly address any unsafe situations or behaviors, reporting violations and coordinating corrective actions to the project team.

  • Contribute to business development efforts by leveraging professional network and client relationships to identify opportunities, participate in developing pursuit strategies, and actively participating in the pursuit of these opportunities.

Expected Hours of Work and Travel: Full time position. Extended hours and weekends may apply. Travel to and from the construction site is required, majority of the work will be done at the site. Most travel will be local, but some long distance and overnight travel may be required depending on the project.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related job field.

  • Minimum five (5) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role reflecting progressive leadership responsibilities.

  • Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication.

  • -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Ability to manage time, plan, schedule, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines.

  • Ability to perform under pressure or opposition and handle stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

  • Excellent problem solving and ability to communicate solutions with an understanding of how risk is managed as it relates to the project and company as a whole.

  • Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving and wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.

  • Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and demonstrated ability to lead, control, and supervise large groups.

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
  • At least five years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role with progressive responsibilities
  • Successful completion of training or classes in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted
  • Ability to manage time, plan, schedule, organize, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines
  • Ability to perform under pressure and handle stress appropriately
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including project risk management
  • Passion for team-based planning, problem-solving, and partnership development
  • Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control
  • Ability to lead, control, and supervise large groups
  • Authorization to work for any employer in the United States
  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug and background screening
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The Company
580 Employees

What We Do

Founded in 1894, The Christman Company is a prominent commercial construction management firm. They provide comprehensive services including general contracting, design-build, and project planning. Partnering with leading organizations, they operate across diverse sectors such as government, healthcare, education, and industrial, focusing on delivering expertise, leadership, and partnership to add value to every project. They are dedicated to uniting great people in great achievement.

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