Construction Asst Director of Project Management/Ops Practice Administrator

Plante-Moran; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Time Off

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Plante Moran in Southfield, MI, is hiring for a role focused on project administration and technical operational support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in project management software. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $160,000, complemented by a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, Flexible Time Off, and a 401(k) plan. Travel within SE Michigan is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project administration or a similar role.
• Availability to travel within SE Michigan with a personal vehicle.
• Understanding of construction, building, or architecture processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Project Management for operational support.
• Assist in implementing practice initiatives and creating processes.
• Lead the project management practice through technology and team collaboration.

Skills

Project administration

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Multitasking

Proficiency with project management software

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Design, Business Administration, Business Analytics, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Project Management to provide technical operational support.
• Assist in developing and implementing practice initiatives such as creating processes and executing tasks.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to implement changes, build consensus, and encourage adoption.
• Advise on group or initiative needs or methods.
• Help lead the project management practice by leveraging technology development, implementation, and adoption; work with the technology/programming group.
• Assist with staffing matters, including managing practice workload planning based on project technical needs.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and managing correspondence.
• Help resolve selected project‑related issues or conflicts.
• Create, monitor, and analyze business metrics to uncover practice challenges and opportunities.
• Promote the project management practice vision, strategies, and tactics to inspire and clarify responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Design, Business Administration, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Understanding of construction, building, or architecture processes.
• Proven experience in project administration or a similar role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Technical proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Availability to travel within SE Michigan to client sites with a personal vehicle.

Benefits

Compensation range: $80,000‑$160,000 (based on geographic location). Eligible staff receive a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; Flexible Time Off; holidays; a 401(k) plan; travel expense reimbursement; and, for eligible positions, a pension plan, discretionary bonus, and option to elect health insurance.

EEO and Diversity

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse workplace and maintain a drug‑free workplace.