Project Manager - Higher Education Projects

Ann Arbor, Michigan Permanent USD100,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
Help build out a new office for top ENR firmOpportunity for quick advancement to senior level role
  • Help build out a new office for top ENR firm
  • Opportunity for quick advancement to senior level role

About Our Client

This client is known for being one of the premier general contractors local to Southeast Michigan and they focus on Commercial, Automotive, Industrial, & Higher Education projects across the state. They grew 30% in the past year and are anticipating another 30% growth due to continued success.

Job Description

Key responsibilities of a successful commercial construction Project Manager (Ann Arbor, MI) in include:

  • Inspect the work and operation of contractors/subcontractors to ensure compliance with contracts.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with all parties involved on the project including the owner, architect, engineer and sub contractors
  • Attend, lead, and participate in project meetings as needed.
  • Resolve daily issues
  • Act cohesively with the Superintendent and other leadership
  • Manage project costs
  • Coordinate all relevant project personnel, including subcontractors, office personnel, and vendors
  • Review, analyze, and evaluate project specifications and plans
  • Manage the bid process
  • Monitor quality control for the duration of the project
  • Closely monitor and ensure adhesion to the project schedule
  • Recruit and select subcontractors, maintaining rapport throughout the process



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate as a commercial construction Project Manager (Ann Arbor, MI) possesses:

  • BS in Construction Management or related field
  • 6+ years of commercial construction experience
  • 1+ year of project manager experience with a commerical general contractor
  • Technologically literate -- knowledge of ProCore & P6 is a plus
  • Have a proven track record of effectively and efficiently managing job sites
  • A great positive attitude and strong management ability
  • The ideal candidate can work their way into a Senior Project Manager role within 2-3 years
  • Thorough understanding of OSHA safety standards
  • Comfortable managing (superintendents, subcontractors, etc.) and being managed (senior project managers, project executives, directors of construction, etc.)
  • Able to work both independent and collaboratively
  • Able to read and interpret blueprints

What's on Offer

An offer for a commercial construction Project Manager (Ann Arbor, MI) includes:

  • Competitive base salary up to $135,000
  • $750 per month car allowance
  • Gas card
  • 5% 401K match
  • 4 Weeks PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Industry leading company offering excellent stability and a pipeline of projects.
  • Opportunity to grow with the company
  • Strong, collaborative company culture
  • Maternity/Paternity leave
  • Phone allowance
  • Company laptop
  • Bonus incentives
  • Quarterly company events, such as Lions Games
  • Gas card
  • Car allowance
  • Gym membership
Contact
Zak Kempster
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6703671

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Ann Arbor
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Zak Kempster
Job Reference
JN-032025-6703671